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Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters can seem unstoppable, destroying anything in their way. However, people around the world are working hard to come up with new ways to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. Readers discover the amazing stories behind these innovators and the ways they're using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to save lives. The main text, which supports essential STEM curriculum topics,...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"When natural disasters such as hurricanes and wildfires strike, it can be frightening, not just for people living through the event, but also for young people watching coverage on television or social media. By giving elementary readers objective information presented in a sensitive way, this guide to natural disasters aims to empower young people to protect themselves and help others. Additional information is presented through fact boxes and graphic...
Author
Language
English
Description
"When Nozomi Nagai pictured the ideal summer romance, a fake one wasn't what she had in mind. That was before she met the perfect girl. Willow is gorgeous, glamorous, and...heartbroken? And when she enlists Nozomi to pose as her new girlfriend to make her ex jealous, Nozomi is a willing volunteer. Because Nozomi has a master plan of her own: one to show Willow she's better than a stand-in, and turn their fauxmance into something real. But as the lies...
8) The science of natural disasters: the devastating truth about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents a guide to natural disasters, discussing what causes volcanoes to erupt, why tsunamis happen, how we predict earthquakes, and more.
9) Tornadoes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to tornadoes.
10) Earthquakes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to earthquakes.
11) Tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to tsunamis.
12) Volcanoes
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to volcanoes.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Alvin takes on camping in the second book in the hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid!
Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is back, and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily,...
Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is back, and his worst fear has come true: he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily,...
14) Flood!
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight, An imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"All living things need water to survive. But when there is too much rain, a flood can happen. Learn how floods form and how we try to avoid them" --
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Discover the power of nature unleashed! Make reading your superpower with DK’s beautiful, levelled non-fiction.
Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a world of incredible natural disasters through history - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.
Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters is a beautifully designed reader all about what happens when nature runs...
Use your reading superpowers to learn all about a world of incredible natural disasters through history - a high-quality, fun, non-fiction reader - carefully levelled to help children progress.
Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters is a beautifully designed reader all about what happens when nature runs...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"A blizzard is much more than just a bad snowstorm. In fact, there doesn't even need to be that much snow for a storm to be considered a blizzard. This book explores what blizzards are, how they're predicted, and why they're so dangerous. Safety tips and survival skills are discussed throughout with a focus on important early elementary STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards. Age appropriate text and full-color images keep students...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"When thinking about natural disasters, floods probably aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, a sudden rise in water level can cause great destruction and even death. This book explores where and why floods occur and features photographs of the incredible damage they can cause. Readers will learn how people survived some of the worst floods in recent history as well as new prediction methods to help avoid the damage and destruction floods...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Hurricanes are incredible forces of nature that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. With violent winds and heavy rains, they can cause great destruction. This engaging book takes an in-depth look at the technology used to predict and track hurricanes and the ways that people prepare for an approaching storm. Students will learn ways to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane hits. This important earth science subject is covered...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Witness the toll infectious diseases take on populations during times of war and natural disasters, using examples from Napoleon’s armies to modern-day Syria. Then, learn why your personal physician isn’t the best person to talk to about risks when you’re about to embark on foreign travel..
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