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Surviving Hurricanes

by Elizabeth Raum ...

Series series Children's True Stories: Natural Disasters
Surviving Hurricanes will look at children who experienced hurricanes around the world, through history and up to the present day. ... Read more

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Surviving Hurricanes will look at children who experienced hurricanes around the world, through history and up to the present day.
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Sinking the Sultana

A Civil War Story of Imprisonment, Greed, and a Doomed Journey Home

by Sally M. Walker ...

The worst maritime disaster in American history wasn’t the Titanic. It was the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi River — and it was completely preventable.In 1865, the Civil War was winding down and the country was reeling from Lincoln’s assassination. Thousands of Union soldiers, released from Confederate prisoner-of-war camps, were to be transported home on the steamboat Sultana. With a ... Read more

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The worst maritime disaster in American history wasn’t the Titanic. It was the steamboat Sultana on the Mississippi River — and it was completely preventable.In 1865, the Civil War was winding down and the country was reeling from Lincoln’s assassination. Thousands of Union soldiers, released from Confederate prisoner-of-war camps, were to be transported home on the steamboat Sultana. With a
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The Hindenburg Explosion

Core Events of a Disaster in the Air

by Steven Otfinoski, Daniel Grossman ...

Series series What Went Wrong?
Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster? ... Read more

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Before commercial airplanes became a common form of travel, giant airships were a popular mode of long distance transportation for those who could afford it. But airships could be quite dangerous. In an instant, they could explode or catch fire. Explore what happened when the Hindenburg ignited and became a flaming fireball in the sky. Could anyone survive such a horrific disaster?
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Gone Forever?

Places to See (and Save) Before They Disappear

by Erin Silver ...

Illustrated by Xulin Wang ...

Series Book 20 - Orca Think
The world is full of remarkable places.There’s Antartica, the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands and many more. There is so much to explore, but some of those places might not exist long enough for us to see and experience with our own eyes. The planet is changing and the consequences are devastating. Beautiful and ecologically important sites are burning, sinking, flooding, melting or are ... Read more

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The world is full of remarkable places.There’s Antartica, the Amazon rainforest, the Galápagos Islands and many more. There is so much to explore, but some of those places might not exist long enough for us to see and experience with our own eyes. The planet is changing and the consequences are devastating. Beautiful and ecologically important sites are burning, sinking, flooding, melting or are
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Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy! Difference, Advantages and Disadvantages Explained | Grade 6-8 Earth Science

by Baby Professor ...

Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy dives into the heart of Earth Science, drawing a sharp contrast between the different energy sources powering our planet. This curriculum-aligned book explains the critical renewables like wind, solar, and hydro, juxtaposed with traditional fuel sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Demonstrating the innovation in energy generation, it dissects the vital ... Read more

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Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy dives into the heart of Earth Science, drawing a sharp contrast between the different energy sources powering our planet. This curriculum-aligned book explains the critical renewables like wind, solar, and hydro, juxtaposed with traditional fuel sources such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Demonstrating the innovation in energy generation, it dissects the vital
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Tornado!

Ready-to-Read Level 1

by Marion Dane Bauer ...

Illustrated by John Wallace ...

Series Book 1 - Natural Disasters
Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer breaks down the weather science behind tornadoes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.A collision of warm and cold air swirls below a thunderstorm. A funnel forms, and a tornado touches the ground. Discover the power of a tornado and the destruction it can leave behind. ... Read more

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Newbery Honor recipient and New York Times bestselling author Marion Dane Bauer breaks down the weather science behind tornadoes in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read.A collision of warm and cold air swirls below a thunderstorm. A funnel forms, and a tornado touches the ground. Discover the power of a tornado and the destruction it can leave behind.
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Are You Sure You're Safe? A Discussion on Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Tsunami and Storms | Environment Books for Kids Junior Scholars Edition | Children's Environment Books

by Baby Professor ...

Natural disasters can happen at any time because the Earth is a living planet. It is has dynamic processes that could cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and storms. Because you live on Earth, it’s important that you be prepared for when calamity strikes. The first step is to arm yourself with knowledge. Here’s book for that. Good luck! ... Read more

4,87 €

Natural disasters can happen at any time because the Earth is a living planet. It is has dynamic processes that could cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunami and storms. Because you live on Earth, it’s important that you be prepared for when calamity strikes. The first step is to arm yourself with knowledge. Here’s book for that. Good luck!
... Read more
Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis

by John Farndon ...

Series series When Nature Attacks
Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls of water can wash away everything in their path in one fatal whoosh. No place on Earth is entirely ... Read more

4,02 €

Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls of water can wash away everything in their path in one fatal whoosh. No place on Earth is entirely
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The Titanic

An Interactive History Adventure

by Bob Temple ...

Series series You Choose: History
YOU are aboard the Titanic, the world’s largest ocean liner. The ship is sinking, and the ocean water is freezing. Will you survive? In this interactive nonfiction adventure, only YOU can CHOOSE which path to take through history, the choices you make could lead to survival or death! With full-color illustrations, action-packed text, and more than 15 endings, this YOU CHOOSE book is a truly ... Read more

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YOU are aboard the Titanic, the world’s largest ocean liner. The ship is sinking, and the ocean water is freezing. Will you survive? In this interactive nonfiction adventure, only YOU can CHOOSE which path to take through history, the choices you make could lead to survival or death! With full-color illustrations, action-packed text, and more than 15 endings, this YOU CHOOSE book is a truly
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Droughts

by Melissa Stewart ...

Illustrated by Andre Ceolin ...

Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
Read and find out about droughts in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The earth—and everything on it—needs water. But lately, it’s been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists ... Read more

4,12 €

Read and find out about droughts in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The earth—and everything on it—needs water. But lately, it’s been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists
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1.000 Fakten über Quantenphysik

Atome, Elektronen, Wellen, Teilchen, Unschärfe, Verschränkung & Quantentechnologien | Das große Wissensbuch | 1.000 spannende Fakten

by Dominik Mikulaschek ...

Begeistert sich dein Kind (oder du selbst) für spannende Fragen über das Universum, Atome und die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur? Dann ist „1.000 Fakten über Quantenphysik“ genau das richtige Buch. Dieses faszinierende Wissensbuch nimmt dich mit auf eine Reise in die geheimnisvolle Welt der kleinsten Teilchen – von Atomen und Elektronen bis hin zu Quantencomputern und den größten Rätseln des ... Read more

9,99 €

Begeistert sich dein Kind (oder du selbst) für spannende Fragen über das Universum, Atome und die unsichtbaren Kräfte der Natur? Dann ist „1.000 Fakten über Quantenphysik“ genau das richtige Buch. Dieses faszinierende Wissensbuch nimmt dich mit auf eine Reise in die geheimnisvolle Welt der kleinsten Teilchen – von Atomen und Elektronen bis hin zu Quantencomputern und den größten Rätseln des
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Can You Survive the Great San Francisco Earthquake?

by Ailynn Collins ...

Series series You Choose
The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will you join the firefighters as they try to save the city from the devastating fires? Will you be accused of looting after helping a boy escape from some rubble? With ... Read more

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The date is April 18, 1906. The city of San Francisco has just been rocked and shaken by a huge earthquake. Even worse, the quake causes huge fires to break out across the city. Can you escape your damaged home before it collapses? Will you join the firefighters as they try to save the city from the devastating fires? Will you be accused of looting after helping a boy escape from some rubble? With
... Read more
Enfrentar los incendios forestales

by Kristy Stark ...

Series series Smithsonian: Informational Text
This Spanish book teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features ... Read more

15,47 €

This Spanish book teaches students about the causes of wildfires, how firefighters put them out, the differences between different types of fire, how to prevent wildfires, and the aftereffects of wildfires on both people and the environment. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this STEAM book will ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features
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L'Era Nucleare

by Marcello Lisco ...

Siamo giunti a un punto della nostra storia in cui la conoscenza scientifica ha raggiunto vette straordinarie. Abbiamo conquistato il cielo, esploriamo l'infinitamente piccolo e l'infinitamente grande ma, nonostante tutto, la nostra capacità di vivere in pace è ancora una delle sfide più grandi dell'umanità. Non di meno, un'altra sfida ci si è posta dinanzi. Evitare di avvelenare il pianeta con ... Read more

2,99 €

Siamo giunti a un punto della nostra storia in cui la conoscenza scientifica ha raggiunto vette straordinarie. Abbiamo conquistato il cielo, esploriamo l'infinitamente piccolo e l'infinitamente grande ma, nonostante tutto, la nostra capacità di vivere in pace è ancora una delle sfide più grandi dell'umanità. Non di meno, un'altra sfida ci si è posta dinanzi. Evitare di avvelenare il pianeta con
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Natural Disasters

by Kim Etingoff ...

Series series Safety First
Storms, tornados, floods, wildfires—the world is full of natural disasters that do terrible damage to our homes, towns, and cities. Knowing how to prepare for a natural disaster and what you can do if one does happen is the best way to keep yourself safe. ... Read more

11,45 €

Storms, tornados, floods, wildfires—the world is full of natural disasters that do terrible damage to our homes, towns, and cities. Knowing how to prepare for a natural disaster and what you can do if one does happen is the best way to keep yourself safe.
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Volcanoes The Ultimate Book

Experience the Heat, Power, and Beauty of Volcanoes

by Jenny Kellett, Bellanova Books ...

Series Book 1 - Earth Explorers
"Discover the explosive world of volcanoes!"Unleash the fiery secrets of Earth's most powerful forces with "Volcanoes: The Ultimate Book"! Written by Jenny Kellett, a best-selling non-fiction author with an MSc in Geographic Science, this engaging and educational book takes young readers aged 9-12 on an exhilarating journey into the heart of volcanic marvels and mysteries. Packed with fascinating ... Read more

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"Discover the explosive world of volcanoes!"Unleash the fiery secrets of Earth's most powerful forces with "Volcanoes: The Ultimate Book"! Written by Jenny Kellett, a best-selling non-fiction author with an MSc in Geographic Science, this engaging and educational book takes young readers aged 9-12 on an exhilarating journey into the heart of volcanic marvels and mysteries. Packed with fascinating
... Read more
Giardino atomico

Ritorno a Chernobyl

by Emanuela Zuccalà, Giuseppe Onufrio, Roberto Rebecchi ...

Series series Orienti
Chernobyl, 26 aprile 1986. L’esplosione del reattore numero 4 della centrale nucleare ucraina scatena una potenza radioattiva quattrocento volte superiore alle bombe sganciate dagli americani sul Giappone. Il disastro viene inizialmente nascosto dalle autorità sovietiche e ancora oggi non se ne conosce l’intera portata. Tre decenni dopo, quando i lavori di messa in sicurezza della struttura sono ... Read more

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Chernobyl, 26 aprile 1986. L’esplosione del reattore numero 4 della centrale nucleare ucraina scatena una potenza radioattiva quattrocento volte superiore alle bombe sganciate dagli americani sul Giappone. Il disastro viene inizialmente nascosto dalle autorità sovietiche e ancora oggi non se ne conosce l’intera portata. Tre decenni dopo, quando i lavori di messa in sicurezza della struttura sono
... Read more
Salvar la cultura en una catástrofe

by Elise Wallace ...

Series series Smithsonian: Informational Text
Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging ... Read more

18,01 €

Nature is not always kind. Natural disasters like earthquakes and storms can wipe out cities. Entire cultures and their histories are at risk of being lost. When disaster strikes, some people work to save cultural items. They preserve culture for the future! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging
... Read more
What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

by Who HQ, Steve Korté ...

Illustrated by Dede Putra ...

Series series What Was?
The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found ... Read more

5,71 €

The terrifying true story of the deadly blizzard that unexpectedly slammed the Midwest, catching many young lives in its path—part of the New York Times bestselling What Was? series, featuring 16 pages of photos.On January 12, 1888, an unforseen blizzard broke out in the middle of an unseasonably warm day across the Midwestern United States. As a result, hundreds of children and teachers found
... Read more
Flint Water Crisis

by Julie Knutson ...

Series series 21st Century Skills Library: Unnatural Disasters: Human Error, Design Flaws, and Bad Decisions
Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the devastating water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students ... Read more

21,51 €

Human modification of the environment always carries a risk of accident and folly. Explore the causes and consequences of the devastating water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Guided by compelling questions such as, "What led to this disaster?," "Who was impacted by it?," and "What changed in its aftermath?" the interdisciplinary content blends social studies and science. Ultimately, it pushes students
... Read more
Fire Flight

A Wildfire Escape

by Cedar Pruitt ...

Illustrated by Chiara Fedele ...

Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience—as ... Read more

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Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience—as
... Read more
Wildfires

by Tracy Vonder Brink ...

Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
What causes a wildfire? What's the fire triangle? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these fierce, fast-moving flames. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. ... Read more

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What causes a wildfire? What's the fire triangle? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these fierce, fast-moving flames. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.
... Read more
Disasters by the Numbers

A Book of Infographics

by Steve Jenkins ...

An amazing look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins!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 ... Read more

10,27 €

An amazing look at Earth’s natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor–winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins!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
... Read more
Save the People!

Halting Human Extinction

by Stacy McAnulty ...

Illustrated by Nicole Miles ...

**"Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful. You’ll never have more fun learning science." --Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author of the Spy School series"Serious science and great gags, with a bit of hope thrown in.” --Steven Sheinkin, bestselling author of Bomb and Fallout**An action-packed look at past, present, and future threats to humanity’s survival—with an ultimately ... Read more

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**"Save the People is engaging, funny, affecting and delightful. You’ll never have more fun learning science." --Stuart Gibbs, bestselling author of the Spy School series"Serious science and great gags, with a bit of hope thrown in.” --Steven Sheinkin, bestselling author of Bomb and Fallout**An action-packed look at past, present, and future threats to humanity’s survival—with an ultimately
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Surviving Hurricanes

Sinking the Sultana

The Hindenburg Explosion

Gone Forever?

Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy! Difference, Advantages and Disadvantages Explained | Grade 6-8 Earth Science

Tornado!

Are You Sure You're Safe? A Discussion on Earthquakes, Volcanic Eruptions, Tsunami and Storms | Environment Books for Kids Junior Scholars Edition | Children's Environment Books

Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis

The Titanic

Droughts

1.000 Fakten über Quantenphysik

Can You Survive the Great San Francisco Earthquake?

Enfrentar los incendios forestales

L'Era Nucleare

Natural Disasters

Volcanoes The Ultimate Book

Giardino atomico

Salvar la cultura en una catástrofe

What Was the Children's Blizzard of 1888?

Flint Water Crisis

Fire Flight

Wildfires

Disasters by the Numbers

Save the People!