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5) Eruption
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Series
Storm runners volume 3
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Chase and his friend Nicole Rossi attempt to rescue the Rossi Brothers' Circus--lions, tigers, elephants, and all--in Mexico, where a massive earthquake has struck, leading to the imminent eruption of a volcano.
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English
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Stranded by a catastrophic earthquake in the Alaskan wilderness, four teen campers observe ominous military activity in the distance and realize that no rescue is forthcoming, forcing them to struggle to survive during a hike back home to an America under siege.
8) The gifted
Author
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
Description
Three friends, rescued from the rubble of an earthquake miraculously healed of their injuries-then gifted with mysterious powers. One can see into the hearts of others, one has feet that carry him to people in need, and one can't stop talking about the Lord.
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English
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A fictional story based on a real-life event, Pandas' earthquake escape describes the adventures of a mother panda, LiLing, and her one-year old cub, Tengfei, as they escape a panda reserve following an earthquake. Can be used to teach children about earthquakes, animal survival, and a mother's instinct to protect her child. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.
10) Outrun the moon
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Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
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Description
"On the eve of the San Fransisco Earthquake of 1906, Mercy Wong--daughter of Chinese immigrants--is struggling to hold her own among the spoiled heiresses at prestigious St. Clare's School. When tragedy strikes, everyone must band together to survive"--
11) Wildfire run
Author
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
A relaxing retreat to Camp David turns deadly after a faraway earthquake sets off a a chain of disastrous events that traps the president's twelve-year-old son, Luke, and his two friends within the compound.
12) Beyond me
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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, eleven-year-old Maya overcomes her own fear to help others at home and in northeast Japan, where a tsunami caused great damage. Includes author's note about the facts behind the story.
14) Aftershock
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Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Forensics prodigy Jessie Teska investigates a carefully staged fatal accident that is further complicated by a major earthquake that decimates San Francisco.
Author
Series
Atherton volume 1
Language
English
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Description
Edgar, an eleven-year-old orphan, finds a book that reveals significant secrets about Atherton, the strictly divided world on which he lives, even as geological changes threaten to shift the power structure that allows an elite few to live off the labor of others.
16) A world below
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Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Mr. Baker's eighth grade class thought they were in for a normal field trip to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico, but their journey takes a terrifying turn when an earthquake hits and the students are plunged into a frigid underground lake, forcing them to fight for survival and find their way back above ground.
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Language
English
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Description
When deep-sea mining for gold and silver in the Pacific Ocean triggers a series of earthquakes, threatening a nearby island, Benji Franklin is called upon to use his amazing problem solving skills--and personal submarine--to stop the shaking and save the island's people from disaster.
18) The renegades
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Series
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
Joining troops to deliver aid to an earthquake-decimated region of Afghanistan, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Parson and his interpreter, Sergeant Major Sophia Gold, confront a Taliban splinter group that is shooting aid workers and everyone who accepts help.
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Series
Bear Grylls adventures volume 6
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Fatima is scared of the dark. She has to get through a ruined city at night, avoiding the dangers of crumbling buildings, cracks in the ground and fallen masonry without power or light.
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Series
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
Description
"Ready for her next adventure, 11-year-old Magnolia Stone gets her wish when she and her best friend Nate are stranded after a major earthquake along with other unusual creatures and must save Yellowstone Natitional Park--and themselves."--Provided by publisher.
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