Book Description
Describes a wide range of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics.
Author : Claire Watts
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 33,49 MB
Release : 2006-04-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1405313420
Describes a wide range of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics.
Author : Brenda Z. Guiberson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 41,70 MB
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805081704
"Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes ... Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations of these calamitous events."--Barnesandnoble.com.
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Publisher : Penguin
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 30,66 MB
Release : 2006-03-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 075665243X
Spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations Part of the most trusted nonfiction series among teachers, librarians, andparents 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts about natural disasters Witness the amazing power of hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters with this all-new addition to the Eyewitness series.
Author : Susanna Van Rose
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,25 MB
Release : 2022
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241539811
Learn all about these natural disasters, their destructive impact and how they form. Find out how long eruptions last, what tectonic plates are and why these natural phenomena occur.
Author : Betsy Rathburn
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 40,83 MB
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 161891569X
A tall wave speeds towards shore. As it approaches, it grows even bigger. A tsunami is near! These huge ocean waves cause immense destruction. But how do they form? Can they be prevented? This low-level text answers those questions and more using engaging text, vibrant photos, and descriptive photo labels. Additional features such as a map, a formation diagram, an intensity scale, and a tsunami profile give readers an even closer look at this natural disaster!
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 17,66 MB
Release : 2021-08-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0744054001
Become an eyewitness to the world’s climate emergency and learn what we can do about it. Get the facts about how our planet’s climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth’s climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today’s most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference. DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up –and how we know for sure that this is the case. This global warming book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future, and what actions we can all take to combat climate change. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: • A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! • Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists • Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines • Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Climate Change uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Packed with photographs, facts, and statistics that offer a unique “eyewitness” view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Discover more about the world’s most extreme weather phenomena with Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado or dive deep into the ocean with some of the most amazing sea creatures with Eyewitness Ocean. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more climate change books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK climate change books”.
Author : Anna Claybourne
Publisher :
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 40,79 MB
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Natural disasters
ISBN : 9781760150105
How tall was the biggest tsumani? What causes giant hailstones? How hot is the inside of a volcano? What is a cyclonic storm? Uncover the power of the world's most destructive natural disasters!
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,32 MB
Release : 2022-04-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0241589371
Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This ebook tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Includes striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.
Author : Dorling Kindersley P
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 39,65 MB
Release : 2017-07-03
Category :
ISBN : 9780241240632
Discover the remarkable power of the world around us with SuperEarth. Take a journey through colourful coral reefs, see the drama of a volcanic eruption and discover castle-like ice caves in this thrilling guide packed with incredible facts and stats. SuperEarth reveals the wonders of our world as you've never seen them before - looking down from above, deep underground, and from the middle of a raging hurricane. With amazing CGI artworks taking you closer than ever before to Mount Etna, the Great Blue Hole, the Great Barrier Reef and many more, you'll see the world in a different light.
Author : Susanna Van Rose
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 75 pages
File Size : 38,28 MB
Release : 2008-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1405329300
Help your child learn with this fact-packed guide to Volcanos! From fiery mountains under the sea to spectacular explosions, explore the danger and wonder of volcanoes. Peer into a bubbling crater, see red-hot rivers of lava and meet the monkeys who love a hot volcanic bath. Packed with fantastic facts and dramatic, atmospheric photography, Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about Volcanoes.