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Edge Books: Investigating Natural Disasters series.
These volumes provide superficial coverage of the basic terminology associated with the underlying science of two types of natural disasters: earthquakes (plate tectonics) and tornadoes (thunderstorms). Major historical events, scientific tools, and practical safety tips are included, along with dramatic photographs and diagrams. Fact sidebars and captions offer additional related information. Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Investigating Natural Disasters titles: Investigating Earthquakes and Investigating Tornadoes.
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4-6
Edge Books: Investigating Natural Disasters series.
These volumes provide superficial coverage of the basic terminology associated with the underlying science of two types of natural disasters: earthquakes (plate tectonics) and tornadoes (thunderstorms). Major historical events, scientific tools, and practical safety tips are included, along with dramatic photographs and diagrams. Fact sidebars and captions offer additional related information. Common Core–related questions are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Investigating Natural Disasters titles: Investigating Earthquakes and Investigating Tornadoes.
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K-3
Blazers: World's Worst Natural Disasters series.
Each volume provides the dates, locations, intensity, and number of fatalities of eleven deadly natural disasters, backgrounded by full-spread photographs of the destruction. The result is more titillating than informative. Try Seymour Simon's books on the topic as alternatives--they may not be quite as current, but they are richer in content. Safety tips appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Blazers: World's Worst Natural Disasters titles: The World's Worst Earthquakes and The World's Worst Tornadoes.
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K-3
Blazers: World's Worst Natural Disasters series.
Each volume provides the dates, locations, intensity, and number of fatalities of eleven deadly natural disasters, backgrounded by full-spread photographs of the destruction. The result is more titillating than informative. Try Seymour Simon's books on the topic as alternatives--they may not be quite as current, but they are richer in content. Safety tips appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Blazers: World's Worst Natural Disasters titles: The World's Worst Earthquakes and The World's Worst Tornadoes.
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-989-6$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-082-7$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-995-7
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K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-990-2$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-083-4$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-996-4
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K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-991-9$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-084-1$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-997-1
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K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-992-6$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-085-8$9.99
|
EbookISBN 978-1-60753-998-8
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K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-993-3$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-086-5$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-999-5
(3)
K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| Amicus High Interest
| September, 2016
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-60753-988-9$19.95
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PaperISBN 978-1-68152-081-0$9.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-60753-994-0
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K-3
Natural Disasters series.
This series provides a clear, introductory description of each disaster, its causes, and its effect on communities. The books also include examples of historic disasters; basic details of how scientists predict, measure, and issue warnings (or in the case of Wildfire!, how firefighters control fires); and tips on staying safe. Stock photos, captions, and question-and-answer footers will help engage reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Natural Disasters titles: Blizzard!, Earthquake!, Flood!, Hurricane!, Tornado!, and Wildfire!
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-034-1$28.50
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters series.
Baltzer covers basic information about the title natural disasters. Scientific terms are defined (partially); topics then include concepts associated with each phenomenon, their effects on humans, safety and prediction, and case studies of recent examples. Large photographs and mediocre diagrams of the events and ensuing destruction accompany the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Landslides, and Tsunamis.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2011
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LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-031-0$28.50
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters series.
Baltzer covers basic information about the title natural disasters. Scientific terms are defined (partially); topics then include concepts associated with each phenomenon, their effects on humans, safety and prediction, and case studies of recent examples. Large photographs and mediocre diagrams of the events and ensuing destruction accompany the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Landslides, and Tsunamis.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-032-7$28.50
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters series.
Baltzer covers basic information about the title natural disasters. Scientific terms are defined (partially); topics then include concepts associated with each phenomenon, their effects on humans, safety and prediction, and case studies of recent examples. Large photographs and mediocre diagrams of the events and ensuing destruction accompany the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Landslides, and Tsunamis.
32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-033-4$28.50
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K-3
Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters series.
Baltzer covers basic information about the title natural disasters. Scientific terms are defined (partially); topics then include concepts associated with each phenomenon, their effects on humans, safety and prediction, and case studies of recent examples. Large photographs and mediocre diagrams of the events and ensuing destruction accompany the texts. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Books: Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Landslides, and Tsunamis.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| August, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2972-9$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| October, 2009
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LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2973-6$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2974-3$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2975-0$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2971-2$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.
48 pp.
| Enslow
| July, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2976-7$23.93
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4-6
Science Behind Natural Disasters series.
Each formulaic book starts with an account of a recent disaster and its impact on property and people, then moves to a basic overview of the underlying meteorological or geological concepts, and provides explanations of the phenomenon. The volumes conclude with information on current efforts to better understand and predict these events. Photographs underscore the devastation; diagrams explain the science. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Behind Natural Disasters titles: Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Volcanoes, and Wildfires.