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Chasing Eruptions

How Volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft Helped Save 60,000 Lives-But Lost Their Own

par Curtis Manley ...

Illustré par Katherine Roy ...

The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with stunning illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Katherine Roy, and extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about ... En savoir plus

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The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with stunning illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Katherine Roy, and extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists who changed what we know about
... En savoir plus
Chernobyl Explosion

How a Deadly Nuclear Accident Frightened the World

par Michael Burgan ...

Collections series Captured Science History
The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and caused the worst nuclear disaster in history. About 10,000 people have died or will die because of their exposure to ... En savoir plus

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The long-term damage from an accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant more than 30 years ago is still unknown. When explosions ripped through the reactor in rural Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union, they spewed huge amounts of radioactive material into the atmosphere and caused the worst nuclear disaster in history. About 10,000 people have died or will die because of their exposure to
... En savoir plus
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)

The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue

par Michael J. Tougias, Casey Sherman ...

Collections series True Rescue Series
This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring
... En savoir plus
Twisters and Other Terrible Storms

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday

par Mary Pope Osborne ...

Illustré par Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...

Collections Livre 8 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds
... En savoir plus
Nature Attacks! (I Survived True Stories #2)

par Lauren Tarshis ...

Collections Livre 2 - I Survived True Stories
From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come four harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters.REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us more harrowing true stories of real kids up against terrible forces of nature. From fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks ... En savoir plus

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From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come four harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters.REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us more harrowing true stories of real kids up against terrible forces of nature. From fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks
... En savoir plus
Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters

A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii

par Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce ...

Illustré par Sal Murdocca ...

Collections Livre 15 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these ... En savoir plus

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The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these
... En savoir plus
Tornado Terror (I Survived True Stories #3)

par Lauren Tarshis ...

Collections Livre 3 - I Survived True Stories
From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, comes two gripping accounts of two young people who survived two terrifying twisters.The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed theheart of a ... En savoir plus

$11.19 CAD

From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, comes two gripping accounts of two young people who survived two terrifying twisters.The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed theheart of a
... En savoir plus
The Code Breaker -- Young Readers Edition

Jennifer Doudna and the Race to Understand Our Genetic Code

par Walter Isaacson, Sarah Durand ...

Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers!When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Walter Isaacson’s #1 New York Times bestselling history of our third scientific revolution: CRISPR, gene editing, and the quest to understand the code of life itself, is now adapted for young readers!When Jennifer Doudna was a sixth grader in Hilo, Hawaii, she came home from school one afternoon and found a book on her bed. It was The Double Helix, James Watson’s account of how he and Francis
... En savoir plus
September 11, 2001

Attack on New York City

par Wilborn R. Hampton ...

The award-winning Wilborn Hampton recounts one horrifying day in history through the eyes of several who experienced it firsthand. (Age 10 and up).Ten years after the tragic event that changed the course of America's history, the interviews and accounts of survivors, heroes, and terrorists are no less poignant. Seasoned reporter and award-winning author Wilborn Hampton creates an intimate portrait ... En savoir plus

$18.49 CAD

The award-winning Wilborn Hampton recounts one horrifying day in history through the eyes of several who experienced it firsthand. (Age 10 and up).Ten years after the tragic event that changed the course of America's history, the interviews and accounts of survivors, heroes, and terrorists are no less poignant. Seasoned reporter and award-winning author Wilborn Hampton creates an intimate portrait
... En savoir plus
When the Earth Shakes

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

par Simon Winchester ...

Collections series Smithsonian
Earthquakes,volcanoes,tsunamis.Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events?New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and ... En savoir plus

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Earthquakes,volcanoes,tsunamis.Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events?New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and
... En savoir plus
Extreme: Wild Weather

par Jackie Ball ...

Experience the most awesome power on Earth: wild weather! From destructive thunderstorms to devistating tornados, wild weather can appear out of nowhere and uproot trees, tear apart houses, and bring cities to a standstill. Extreme: Wild Weather is packed with dramatic photos and the insight you need to understand droughts, ice storms, tsunamis, and more. ... En savoir plus

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Experience the most awesome power on Earth: wild weather! From destructive thunderstorms to devistating tornados, wild weather can appear out of nowhere and uproot trees, tear apart houses, and bring cities to a standstill. Extreme: Wild Weather is packed with dramatic photos and the insight you need to understand droughts, ice storms, tsunamis, and more.
... En savoir plus
The Irish Potato Famine

A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

par Jill Sherman ...

Collections series Cause-and-Effect Disasters
In the mid-1840s, potato blight ruined the crops of impoverished farmers across Ireland. Many families went hungry without their main source of food. Disease struck down people weakened by starvation as the government struggled to address the problem. Would the country ever recover?To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did the system of landlords and tenants ... En savoir plus

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In the mid-1840s, potato blight ruined the crops of impoverished farmers across Ireland. Many families went hungry without their main source of food. Disease struck down people weakened by starvation as the government struggled to address the problem. Would the country ever recover?To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did the system of landlords and tenants
... En savoir plus
Can You Survive the Titanic?

An Interactive Survival Adventure

par Allison Lassieur ...

Collections series You Choose: Survival
You are a passenger on the most spectacular ocean liner ever built the Titanic. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, its going to take more than luck to survive. Will you, Try to save lives as a member of the ships medical crew? Protect the children of your wealthy employers? Experience the disaster as a 12 year old boy with inside knowledge of the ship? FACE the life or death ... En savoir plus

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You are a passenger on the most spectacular ocean liner ever built the Titanic. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, its going to take more than luck to survive. Will you, Try to save lives as a member of the ships medical crew? Protect the children of your wealthy employers? Experience the disaster as a 12 year old boy with inside knowledge of the ship? FACE the life or death
... En savoir plus
What Is the World Made Of?

All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Illustré par Paul Meisel ...

par Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld ...

Collections series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
Read and find out about the three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating, hands-on science exploration of the three states of ... En savoir plus

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Read and find out about the three states of matter—solid, liquid, and gas—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Can you make an ice cube disappear? Put it on a hot sidewalk. It melts into water and then vanishes! The ice cube changes from solid to liquid to gas. This Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out picture book is a fascinating, hands-on science exploration of the three states of
... En savoir plus
Icebergs & Glaciers

Revised Edition

par Seymour Simon ...

In this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is having on them and our planet. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8 ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

In this updated and revised edition of Icebergs & Glaciers, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at how icebergs and glaciers have shaped our rivers, mountains, and earth, as well as the effect climate change is having on them and our planet. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice toshare during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8
... En savoir plus
When the Sky Breaks

Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and the Worst Weather in the World

par Simon Winchester ...

Collections series Smithsonian
New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester looks at which way the wind blows in this exciting book about giant storms.Simon Winchester is an avid weather watcher. He’s scanned the skies in Oklahoma, waiting for the ominous “finger” of a tornado to touch the Earth. He’s hunkered down in Hong Kong when typhoon warning signals went up. He’s visited the world’s hottest and wettest places, ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester looks at which way the wind blows in this exciting book about giant storms.Simon Winchester is an avid weather watcher. He’s scanned the skies in Oklahoma, waiting for the ominous “finger” of a tornado to touch the Earth. He’s hunkered down in Hong Kong when typhoon warning signals went up. He’s visited the world’s hottest and wettest places,
... En savoir plus
Evolution for Smart Kids

A Little Scientist's Guide to the Origins of Life

par Carlos Pazos ...

Collections series Future Geniuses
Discover the mysteries of science with Future Geniuses!Darwin the chicken feels like the smallest animal in the farm, but he wants to be big and strong like a dinosaur.Come along with Valentina, a young paleontologist, in this adventure about the history of evolution and find out how she gets Darwin to feel proud of who he is!Valentina and Darwin travel back in time to find the origin of life. ... En savoir plus

$1.99 CAD

Discover the mysteries of science with Future Geniuses!Darwin the chicken feels like the smallest animal in the farm, but he wants to be big and strong like a dinosaur.Come along with Valentina, a young paleontologist, in this adventure about the history of evolution and find out how she gets Darwin to feel proud of who he is!Valentina and Darwin travel back in time to find the origin of life.
... En savoir plus
SOS: Stories of Survival

par Ed Butts ...

Everyone’s life is touched at some time by disaster. But some disasters loom so large they are international events. The stories of those who live through such devastating events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, fires, and floods are both heartbreaking and compelling. Often they are inspiring and uplifting.SOS: Stories of Survival tells the tales of young survivors of such disasters — ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

Everyone’s life is touched at some time by disaster. But some disasters loom so large they are international events. The stories of those who live through such devastating events such as earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, fires, and floods are both heartbreaking and compelling. Often they are inspiring and uplifting.SOS: Stories of Survival tells the tales of young survivors of such disasters —
... En savoir plus
How a City Works

par D. J. Ward ...

Illustré par Violet Lemay ...

Collections series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
Read and find out about how cities work in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city. How do you take care of all those people’s needs? Read and find out all about the systems a city has to ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Read and find out about how cities work in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city. How do you take care of all those people’s needs? Read and find out all about the systems a city has to
... En savoir plus
Storms (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)

par Miriam Busch Goin, National Geographic Kids ...

Collections Livre 1 - National Geographic Kids Readers
Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently.Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this Level 2 Reader is ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

Storms are SCARY! But it’s cool to understand what’s going on when Mother Nature gets "angry." Weather into the storm with this National Geographic Kids Level 1 Reader, designed for kids practicing to read independently.Why does the wind howl? Why does it rain for days? How do rivers overflow? Thunder and lightening, monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes... the facts and photos in this Level 2 Reader is
... En savoir plus
Disasters

Natural and Man-Made Catastrophes Through the Centuries

par Brenda Z. Guiberson ...

Illustré par Brenda Z. Guiberson ...

Witness the Devastating Power of Nature and the Resilience of HumanityIn Disasters, Brenda Z. Guiberson explores ten well-known catastrophes that have left an indelible mark on history. From the great Chicago fire and the sinking of the Titanic to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, this compelling collection delves into the causes and effects of these calamitous events, highlighting ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Witness the Devastating Power of Nature and the Resilience of HumanityIn Disasters, Brenda Z. Guiberson explores ten well-known catastrophes that have left an indelible mark on history. From the great Chicago fire and the sinking of the Titanic to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Katrina, this compelling collection delves into the causes and effects of these calamitous events, highlighting
... En savoir plus
Why Does It Happen: Tornadoes, Hurricanes and Typhoons

Natural Disaster Books for Kids

par Baby Professor ...

Collections Livre 4 - Why Does It Happen
Tornadoes, typhoons and hurricanes are weather disturbances that your child may be familiar with based on experience. But does your child know the science behind these events? With this picture book, he/she will! Picture books are informative materials that are shouting to be picked up and read. The illustrations are attention-grabbing and the carefully written quick facts break complex concepts ... En savoir plus

$6.29 CAD

Tornadoes, typhoons and hurricanes are weather disturbances that your child may be familiar with based on experience. But does your child know the science behind these events? With this picture book, he/she will! Picture books are informative materials that are shouting to be picked up and read. The illustrations are attention-grabbing and the carefully written quick facts break complex concepts
... En savoir plus
Where Is Tornado Alley?

par Wes Locher, Who HQ ...

Illustré par Dede Putra ...

Collections series Where Is?
Learn about Tornado Alley, the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequently formed and often cause the most damage.Robert Miller and Ernest Fawbush coined the term "Tornado Alley" after studying the pattern of tornadoes that occurred around Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. They determined that the highest number of tornadoes in the United States took place across states such as ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

Learn about Tornado Alley, the area in the United States where tornadoes are most frequently formed and often cause the most damage.Robert Miller and Ernest Fawbush coined the term "Tornado Alley" after studying the pattern of tornadoes that occurred around Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. They determined that the highest number of tornadoes in the United States took place across states such as
... En savoir plus
Il coraggio di Emilia

Una storia per tutti coloro che si sono sentiti "scossi"

par stefano d'ambrosio ...

Collections series Leggere insieme
Questo racconto, scritto e illustrato da Stefano D’Ambrosio, nasce dal bisogno di mostrare qualcosa di diverso, nasce dagli eventi accaduti in Emilia e nelle zone limitrofe il 20 e il 29 maggio, nasce dalla terra che trema e dalla paura che la terra possa continuare a tremare ancora e ancora… Ma questa storia non parla di paura, parla di coraggio, parla di bambini, parla di fantasia e parla di ... En savoir plus

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Questo racconto, scritto e illustrato da Stefano D’Ambrosio, nasce dal bisogno di mostrare qualcosa di diverso, nasce dagli eventi accaduti in Emilia e nelle zone limitrofe il 20 e il 29 maggio, nasce dalla terra che trema e dalla paura che la terra possa continuare a tremare ancora e ancora… Ma questa storia non parla di paura, parla di coraggio, parla di bambini, parla di fantasia e parla di
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