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Humans have proven themselves to be their own worst enemies on many occasions. This unnerving compilation features blunders that had devastating consequences: pollution that destroyed lives, ruthless terrorist attacks, and more-all of which are as intriguing as they are horrifying. The deadliest disasters' stats are charted out against one another to get readers comparing and contrasting.
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"From Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure...
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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, is...
24) Natural hazards
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"Do you wonder about the planet we call home? Do you know what natural disasters can happen when there are changes to Earth's land, water, and atmosphere? In this book, learn all about natural hazards and what people can do to prepare for them"--
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Time for kids. Time for kids en español volume Level 5
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In this Spanish book, discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected many.
26) Floods
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Describes floods, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
27) Wildfires
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Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about wildfires! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core...
29) Extreme weather
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With tornadoes, floods, and hurricanes, Mother Nature can be incredibly violent and destructive. Providing an insider's view of these and other types of storms, this book is certain to blow readers away with its far-reaching scope, unbelievable information, and dazzling illustrations and photographs.
31) Storm chasers
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Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers [...] introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this [...] book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish.
32) Hurricanes
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Describes hurricanes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
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None of us can escape weather or its effects. Nature takes wind, water, and temperature and mixes them together. Depending on how they combine, the result can be beautiful and glorious, like a sunny autumn day, or a witch's brew of destruction, like a raging hurricane. The Ultimate Book of Dangerous Weather will introduce you to what happens when weather turns wild. Whole communities can be flooded, or frozen, or burned. Weather can get nasty-and...
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Natural Disasters introduces readers to a variety of natural disasters and the impact they have on the world. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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"Something is stirring deep inside. A whisper hisses through its magma chamber. Gases gurgle. Steam spits out. Bubbles boil and pop. Suddenly, it's time to wake up! This lively book is the perfect pick for budding vulcanologists--or anyone who lves things that go...KABOOM!"--
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"Almost everyone has experienced a rainstorm or snowstorm at some time. They can be annoying or inconvenient. But sometimes, rain, snow, and wind produce storms that wreak havoc and turn deadly. Readers of this intriguing book will learn about powerful storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, thunderstorms, hail, and ice storms, as well as the trail of destruction and death they leave in their wake. Absorbing, age-appropriate text highlights...
37) Earthquakes
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"The ground shakes. A road splits apart. Buildings collapse. It's an earthquake! Discover how movement deep below Earth's surface can cause such damage. Learn about earthquakes, what causes them, and how to stay safe during one"--
39) Tsunamis
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"What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more."--Publisher's website.
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