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Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
8) Tsunami!
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Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
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Description
A wealthy man in a Japanese village, who everyone calls Ojiisan, which means grandfather, sets fire to his rice fields to warn the innocent people of an approaching tsunami.
9) Tsunamis
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Series
Language
English
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"The sudden arrival of a 'harbor wave' in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage they cause, and how scientists are using warning systems to give people more time to flee disaster. Some of the deadliest tsunamis in history, including the 2004...
10) Tsunamis
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Language
English
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"A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves that can travel as fast as a commercial jet and sweep people and even buildings away. With approachable text, fascinating sidebars, and diagrams that provide a memorable introduction to Earth science curricula, students will learn about the natural forces that cause these dangerous waves to form. Vivid photos will also keep readers captivated as they learn about the destruction the worst tsunamis in history...
12) Tsunamis
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Series
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
The words and photographs of people who have witnessed tsunamis, along with the science, history, and protection efforts surrounding this watery disaster.
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
April Fools' Day, 1946: a sunny Hawaiian school day that started out as any other--until the ocean began to pull back, exposing the sea floor. Suddenly, someone looked up: now a wall of water was racing toward them. This was no April Fool's joke--it was a deadly tsunami. Learn about this and other tsunamis from history.
15) Tsunami
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Español
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Una enorme ola se acerca a la playa. Va creciendo cada vez más a medidad que se aproxima a la tierra. Está a punto de azotar la costa. ¡Ha llegado un tsunami! Lee este libro para que descubras más cosas sobre estas mortíferas olas, lo que sucede mientras duran, cómo se forman y cómo protegerse de su alcance letal. "In this book, young readers will learn about tsunamis"-- Provided by publisher.
"In this book, young readers will learn about...
19) Tsunamis
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Language
English
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What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..
20) Tsunamis
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Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the violent waves known as tsunamis, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"-- Provided by publisher.
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