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  • Boiling Point

    Understanding Earth’s Rising Temperatures

    by Golriz Golkar ...
    Record high temperatures that are broken and reset three times in one week. Endless heat waves that happen year-round, regardless of season. Heat so intense it spawns raging wildfires. Our planet is getting hotter and hotter. What is behind Earth's rising temperatures, what toll are they taking on living things, and what can be done about them? Packed with information, dynamic photos, and hands-on ... Read more

    17,48 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hurricane Katrina

    by Thomas K. Adamson ...
    Series series Deadly Disasters
    In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through the Gulf of Mexico, leaving destruction in its wake. Winds of 125 miles per hour and storm surges as high as 19 feet tall pounded coastlines, displacing millions of people from their homes. In this hi/lo title, reluctant readers will learn about the events of this disaster and its aftermath. Special features including a chart and a map show the extent of ... Read more

    5,71 €

  • Volcanoes

    by Betsy Rathburn ...
    Series series Natural Disasters
    A volcano explodes to life! Lava shoots into the air. A plume of smoke and ash is visible for miles around. But why did the volcano erupt? This low-level title uses engaging text and colorful photos to bring readers up close to these powerful natural disasters. Readers will learn why volcanoes erupt, what damage they cause, and how eruptions are predicted. Special features including a map, an ... Read more

    10,48 €

  • Extreme Volcanoes

    by John Farndon ...
    Series series When Nature Attacks
    The molten rock just under Earth's solid crust sometimes erupts suddenly and violently, causing streams of red-hot lava and scorching high-speed avalanches called pyroclastic flows. Volcanoes can bury entire cities in ash, poison the air with suffocating gases, trigger earthquakes and tsunamis, and drastically alter our climate. Witness the world's most extreme volcanic disasters throughout ... Read more

    4,12 €

  • Lejon, Leoparder, och Åskväder, Oj! (Swedish Edition)

    En bok om åskväderssäkerhet för barn

    by Heather L. Beal ...
    Mamma's Choice Award - GuldvinnareThe Swedish Language Edition of Lions, Leopards, and Storms, Oh My!Lily och Niko är på dagis när vädret förändras och ett åskoväder drar in. En av barnens föräldrar är meteorolog och pratar med barnen om åskväder. De lär sig om svåra väderfenomen som åskväder och vilka förhållanden dessa fenomen kan medföra, som blixtar, hagel och vindar. De lär sig också vad de ... Read more

    5,29 €

  • Eye of the Storm

    NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code

    by Amy Cherrix ...
    Series series Scientists in the Field
    With stunning photos, detailed maps, and infographics, Amy Cherrix takes readers on a trip into the eye of the storm of hurricane danger zones as she chronicles a team of daring NASA scientists looking to discover the future of the hurricane forecast.Ten million Americans live in hurricane danger zones, but how do we know if or when to evacuate? We must predict both when a storm will strike and ... Read more

    11,23 €

  • Wildfire, Inside the Inferno

    by Jaclyn Jaycox ...
    Wildfires rip through forests, choke the air with smoke, and destroy homes. Some wildfires are sparked by nature. Others are started by humans. All come with devastating results. Readers will find out the science behind wildfires, learn about recent wildfires around the world, and discover what’s being done to prevent them. Dynamic photography and clear, engaging text will captivate the reader’s ... Read more

    17,48 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 1.000 Fakten über Universum, Astrophysik & Kosmologie

    Sterne, Planeten, Galaxien, Schwarze Löcher, Raumzeit & Relativität | Das große Wissensbuch | 1.000 spannende Fakten

    by Dominik Mikulaschek ...
    Liebst du das Universum und möchtest verstehen, was hinter Sternen, Galaxien, Schwarzen Löchern und dem Urknall steckt? Dann ist „1.000 Fakten über Universum, Astrophysik & Kosmologie“ genau das richtige Buch. Mit 1.000 verständlich erklärten Fakten führt dieses Wissensbuch Schritt für Schritt durch die faszinierendsten Themen des Kosmos – von Planeten und Sternen bis zu Raumzeit, Relativität, ... Read more

    9,99 €

  • Tornadoes

    by Tracy Vonder Brink ...
    Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
    What causes a tornado? What's a supercell? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these terrible twisters. 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

    11,23 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Examining Airplane Crashes

    by Andrew Hatch ...
    Bad things can happen to people through no fault of their own?as those harmed recently by hurricanes Harvey and Irma know all too well. Whether natural or manmade, disasters have long enthralled young readers. Examining Disasters, a well-reviewed series of eight books from Clara House Books, an imprint of The Oliver Press, explores the science behind disasters. What, for example, causes airplanes ... Read more

    23,54 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Natural Disasters

    by DK ...
    Series series DK Eyewitness
    Be it raging floods or outbreak of infectious diseases, find out what causes these disasters and how they are managed.From tsunami to tornadoes, discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most ... Read more

    5,99 €

  • Rastrear tormentas

    by Heather E. Schwartz ...
    What kind of weather is headed your way? Meteorologists make it their job to know. They tell you when sunshine is in the forecast. They tell you when it’s going to rain. They spot severe storms, such as tornadoes and hurricanes, before they hit. Their work is important. It can even save lives. Read about this intriguing STEM career Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this ... Read more

    11,78 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shipwreck Disasters

    by Jay Hawkins ...
    Series series Catastrophe!
    Few people are unfamiliar with the devastating sinking of the supposedly unsinkable luxury liner the Titanic. However, most people do not know that it was far from the worst maritime disaster in history. This riveting book offers readers a review of the most disastrous shipwrecks, from the Mary Rose in 1545 to the Princess of the Stars in 2008. Students explore the causes and circumstances of ... Read more

    21,51 €

  • All About Wildfires (A True Book: Natural Disasters)

    by Alessandra Potenza ...
    Series series A True Book
    Discover the causes—and consequences—of wildfires with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!Is it true that smoke from wildfires can travel thousands of miles? Yes! If a wildfire is large enough, wind can blow smoke from the West Coast to the East Coast of the United States!Inside you'll find:• How wildfires start, how they spread, and how researchers are studying wildfires in ... Read more

    6,35 €

  • People who Predict

    by Diana Noonan ...
    Series series Mathematics in the Real World
    There are many different jobs in which people make predictions for the future based on data collected in the past. Volcanologists and seismologists use data collection to make predictions for the future based on data collected in the past! With vibrant photos, math charts and diagrams, grade-appropriate text, and informational text features to help navigate the text, students will learn practical, ... Read more

    9,11 €

  • Elefant Vind (Swedish Edition)

    En tornadosäkerhetsbok

    by Heather L Beal ...
    Vinnare av Mom's Choice AwardSilvermedalj 2018 i Readers' Favorite Children's Social IssuesThe Swedish Language edition of Elephant Wind.Lily och Nikos barnomsorgsklass är på grundskolans vetenskapsmässa när en tornadovarning inträffar. De lär sig hur en tornado ser ut som en elefantsnabel och låter som ett tåg. De lär sig också vart de kan gå för att vara säkra. När de får reda på att tornadon ... Read more

    5,29 €

  • Tsunamis and the Environment

    by Ailynn Collins ...
    Series series Disasters and the Environment
    Tsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! After tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can be disastrous for the environment. Tsunamis can strip sand from beaches and uproot trees. Salt from ocean water can seep into the ground and keep plants from growing. Tsunamis also kill many animals and destroy their homes. Learn about ... Read more

    17,48 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Natural Disasters

    Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects

    by Kathleen M Reilly ...
    Illustrated by Tom Casteel ...
    Series series Build It Yourself
    When natural disasters happen they grab headlines around the world. People, creatures, and the environment are all impacted when nature gets out of control. Natural disasters can be upsetting to live through, but scientists today better understand their causes and how we can protect ourselves and others. Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth's Most Destructive Forces with 25 Projects teaches ... Read more

    9,11 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tsunamis

    by Kirsten Larson ...
    Series series Devastating Disasters
    In the open ocean, tsunamis seem small and harmless. But a whole column of water is moving, measuring many miles to the ocean floor. By the time a tsunami reaches the shore, it transforms into a monster! With waves that can reach over 50 feet, a tsunami can level houses like a bulldozer, toss cars like toothpicks, and destroy everything in its path. Learn all about the world’s deadliest tsunamis ... Read more

    2,72 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Safe Children Safe Nation

    Engaging Stories to Guide Children on Staying Safe During Natural Disasters and Emergencies.

    by Bilal ...
    Some countries in the world face numerous dangers and natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, storms, fires, and the impacts of climate change. Additionally, road accidents are also major concerns.A large number of boys and girls go to school daily to obtain an education. During this time, they may face various dangers. Often, children are unaware of these dangers and are mentally and ... Read more

    5,46 € or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Oh, the Lavas That Flow! All About Volcanoes

    by Todd Tarpley ...
    Illustrated by Aristides Ruiz, Joe Mathieu ...
    Series series The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library
    Laugh and learn with fun facts about hot lava, ash clouds, volcanos, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat!“I’m the Cat in the Hat, and I’m here to explain-o some marvelous facts all about the volcano!”The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non ... Read more

    7,20 €

  • Predicting Earthquakes

    by Kristy Stark ...
    Series series Smithsonian®: Informational Text
    Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students' reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real ... Read more

    18,33 €

  • Deadly Washout in Pennsylvania!

    Surviving the Johnstown Flood

    by Blake Hoena ...
    Illustrated by Eduardo Garcia ...
    Series series Surviving History
    In 1889, the South Fork Dam collapsed after days of heavy rain, unleashing 20 million tons of water into Pennsylvania’s Conemaugh Valley. The flood ripped through towns and mills, leveling buildings and sweeping away everything in its path. In this gripping graphic novel, experience the disaster through the eyes of those who survived: a desperate dam keeper, a railroad engineer racing the flood, a ... Read more

    17,48 €

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  • The Carbon Diaries. Euer schönes Leben kotzt mich an

    by Saci Lloyd ...
    Translated by Barbara Abedi ...
    Klimawandel betrifft uns alle! Saci Lloyd zeigt eindrucksvoll die Auswirkungen einer globalen Katastrophe auf. Eine Geschichte, die wachrüttelt!Laura Brown kann es nicht fassen: Die britische Regierung erlässt ein Gesetz zum Schutz der Umwelt. Alle müssen von nun an mit einer CO2-Card für ihren Luxus bezahlen. Urlaub auf Ibiza, ein warmer Winterabend vor dem Fernseher, Tanzen in der Disko mit ... Read more

    5,99 €