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1) Avalanches
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In Avalanches, readers will learn about the different conditions that can trigger an avalanche and the warning signs to ensure safety. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology...
3) Avalanches
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the science behind avalanches. Includes map, infographics, activity, glossary, and index."--
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This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
6) Avalanches
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Discusses, in question and answer format, what avalanches are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself from avalanches.
8) Avalanches
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to avalanches. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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When snow comes tumbling down a mountain without warning, it can bury anything and anyone in its path. From well-known avalanches around the world to those that are lesser known, learn about victims who got caught in these disasters and about the valiant attempts to save them. You'll be on the edge of your seat as you discover the details of what makes a successful rescue, from fierce determination to the right equipment.
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"Volcanoes and avalanches are extreme natural events on opposite ends of the temperature spectrum -- volcanoes cause destruction with hot lava, while avalanches do their damage with ice and snow. With the help of text that's broken down into manageable sections and visual elements such as graphic organizers and diagrams, readers enhance their understanding of the science behind volcanic eruptions and avalanches. Specific case studies emphasize the...
11) Avalanches
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"Learn all about avalanches, from what causes them to what effects they have on humans."--
13) Avalanches
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Discusses avalanches, including safety tips to help save lives.
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When landslides and avalanches happen, they leave a trail of destruction in their paths. Readers get a front row seat to these natural disasters and learn how they affect wildlife, plant life, and humans. Essential earth science topics are made accessible through this engaging and educational look at two natural disasters that can drastically change the way the earth looks.
19) Avalanches
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Explains what avalanches are and how they occur. Describes the destruction they can cause and the rescue efforts often used to find people in the snow. Provides a history of major avalanches that have occurred since prehistoric times.
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