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Disasters eBooks

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  • Hurricanes

    by Tracy Vonder Brink ...
    Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
    What causes a hurricane? What's the eye of a hurricane? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these spinning, surging storms. 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

    PHP713.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Unforgettable Natural Disasters

    by Tamara Leigh Hollingsworth ...
    The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well ... Read more

    PHP525.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tornadoes

    by Betsy Rathburn ...
    Series series Natural Disasters
    Dark clouds form overhead. Strong winds blow debris across the yard, and a loud, droning siren pierces the air. Time to seek shelter: a tornado has been spotted! This low-level title introduces readers to the power of tornadoes, including engaging text and photos to show the destructive strength of these natural disasters. Special features including a Tornado Alley map, a tornado formation diagram ... Read more

    PHP717.79

  • We Read About Hurricanes

    by Tracy Vonder Brink, Madison Parker ...
    Series Book 4 - I Read! You Read!
    I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. What causes a hurricane? What's the eye of a hurricane? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these spinning, surging storms. ... Read more

    PHP755.49 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 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

    PHP290.88

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

    by Libby Romero ...
    Series series A True Book
    Discover the causes—and consequences—of volcanoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!Is it true that, at any given time, about 20 volcanoes are erupting somewhere on Earth? Yes! Sometimes volcanoes erupt with a big, dangerous bang. Other times they spit out lava so slowly that you could walk faster than it flows.Inside you'll find:• How volcanoes form, when they erupt, ... Read more

    PHP419.19

  • The Hindenburg in Flames

    How a Photograph Marked the End of the Airship

    by Michael Burgan, Daniel Grossman ...
    Series series Captured World History
    When it went down in flames, the Hindenburg went down in history. The era of airship travel ended with a disastrous explosion May 6, 1937. Sam Shere's photo of the Hindenburg in flames has been called the most famous news photograph ever taken. The entire episode from first flash to destruction took less than a minute. It happened so fast that Shere, who could feel the heat of the burning airship, ... Read more

    PHP1,118.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Underground Fire: Hope, Sacrifice, and Courage in the Cherry Mine Disaster

    by Sally M. Walker ...
    A historic mine fire traps hundreds of men underground in a gripping work of narrative nonfiction meticulously researched and told by a master of the genre.It is November 13, 1909, and the coal miners of Cherry, Illinois, head to work with lunch pails in hand, just like any other day. By seven a.m., 484 of these men are underground, starting jobs that range from taking care of the mules that haul ... Read more

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  • Hoe zet je een dino weer in elkaar?

    Alles over dinosauriërs, fossielen en dinopoep

    by Gijs Rademaker ...
    Illustrated by Wendy Panders ...
    Een nieuw Bliksemlezen**-deel over dinosaurussen!**Hoe weten we wat voor kleur een dino had? Wat zijn fossielen? Zijn krokodillen misschien ook dino's? Waren dino's eigenlijk lieve ouders? Zouden we dinosaurussen ooit tot leven kunnen wekken, net als in Jurassic Park? En als dat kon, zouden ze dan geschikte huisdieren zijn? In dit fijne, nieuwe deel in de Bliksemlezen-serie beantwoordt Gijs ... Read more

    PHP553.41

  • Hooray for Firefighters!

    by Tessa Kenan ...
    Series series Bumba Books ® — Hooray for Community Helpers!
    Get ready to discover the brave and heroic world of firefighters! This incredible book is designed for kids aged 4-7 who are interested in learning about the important work that firefighters do to keep us safe. With its easy-to-understand text and captivating photos, young readers will learn about the different types of firefighters and the ways in which they help people during emergencies. The ... Read more

    PHP290.88

  • The Hindenburg Disaster

    by Matt Doeden ...
    Illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams, Charles Barnett III ...
    Series series Disasters in History
    Describes the events of the Hindenburg airship disaster. Written in graphic-novel format. ... Read more

    PHP1,118.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Paper, Scissors or Rock? Identifying Rock Types, Main Rock Groups and the Rock Cycle | Grade 6-8 Earth Science

    by Baby Professor ...
    Unlock the secrets of the Earth with 'Paper, Scissors, or Rock. Identifying Rock Types, Main Rock Groups, and the Rock Cycle,' tailored for grades 6-8. This compelling read unveils the mysteries behind rock formation, identification, and classification into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. With insights into the rock cycle, students will discover the dynamic processes that shape our planet. ... Read more

    PHP290.88 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The World's Worst Wildfires

    by Tracy Nelson Maurer ...
    Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
    Wind blows dry, tall grass. A storm brews. Lightning strikes the ground, and soon, flames spread across the grassland. It's a wildfire! ... Read more

    PHP1,118.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Investigating Hurricanes

    by Elizabeth Elkins ...
    Series series Investigating Natural Disasters
    Dangerous winds. Torrential rains. Toppled trees. The roaring winds and sheets of rain brought on by a hurricane can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these swirling storms form and learn about some of history’s worst hurricanes. ... Read more

    PHP1,118.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Natural Disasters!

    With 25 Science Projects for Kids

    by Johannah Haney ...
    Illustrated by Tom Casteel ...
    Series series Explore Your World
    Discover the power of the weather in this full-color introduction to natural disasters for kids ages 7 to 10 that explores the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, wildfires, and tornadoes with STEM projects and real-world connections!Have you ever felt the ground beneath your feet move in an earthquake? Have you ever had to ride out a blizzard at home? Natural Disasters! With 25 Science ... Read more

    PHP506.69 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Shattering Earthquakes

    by Louise Spilsbury, Richard Spilsbury ...
    Series series Awesome Forces of Nature
    Scientists estimate that each year there are several million earthquakes throughout the world. Some are so small that they are never detected. Others are so large that they set off a chain of aftershocks and tsunamis. Read about these terrifying events to learn what causes them and how scientists detect them. ... Read more

    PHP1,118.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 失火了！快逃：建立火場逃生正確觀念，小火快逃、濃煙關門！ 

    by 鄭博真, 許家瑋 ...
    錯誤的逃生觀念會讓人失去生命。發現火災第一件事要做什麼？發生火災時要怎麼逃生？預防火災平時要怎麼做？你知道火場保命求生的要訣嗎？作者創作分享──1.插圖設計和版面編排在版面設計時，同時將各要素納入考慮，包括文字位置、圖像大小和對比等。維持插圖之間的連貫性，運用適當的空白和留白，以增強視覺清晰度和閱讀的舒適度。比如：在構圖設計方面，運用滿版的方式呈現火災現場民眾的緊張情緒和火災的危險，像是故事中一開始的火災場景以及後續學生們面對濃煙體驗的過程。這種滿版呈現方式，使讀者更深刻的參與故事中。此外，當消防員提出問題時，選擇以底片和照片的方式呈現背景，增添整體畫面趣味性，也呼應主角小安對攝影的興趣，使故事更加豐富而生動。2.使用媒材和表現在媒材表現上，運用擬墨筆輪廓線的描繪風格，讓人物更生動活潑。主體上色添加了許多微小的白點，模擬膠版印刷的概念，使整體作品更具有質感。背景和其他配件則運用水彩效果 ... Read more

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  • Desert Survival Stories

    by Cynthia O'Brien ...
    Series series Searchlight Books ™ — Survival Stories
    Deserts are some of the harshest places on Earth.They can be burning hot during the day and freezing at night. There is little or no water. Dust and sandstorms can make it hard to find the way. Despite these dangers, people have survived being stranded in the desert, from cars breaking down on rural roads, to a plane crash forcing survivors to walk over 100 miles for help. Find out how they made ... Read more

    PHP557.39

  • Extreme Fires and Floods

    by John Farndon ...
    Series series When Nature Attacks
    In just a few seconds, a spark can turn a forest into a rapidly spreading inferno of intense heat and suffocating smoke. Firefighters try to control the wildfire—a battle that might last for months. Water can be used to fight wildfires, but too much water can cause deadly floods. Floods reduce land to swamp and sweep away houses and bridges. In their wake, they leave food shortages, contaminated ... Read more

    PHP290.88

  • The Tornado Scientist

    Seeing Inside Severe Storms

    by Mary Kay Carson ...
    Illustrated by Tom Uhlman ...
    Series series Scientists in the Field
    In this addition to the critically acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to save countless lives across America’s heartland, chasing one tornado at a time.Robin Tanamachi has been captivated by tornadoes and extreme weather her entire life. When she realized people researched weather for a job, she was hooked.She now studies tornadogenesis, or ... Read more

    PHP432.89

  • What Makes a Blizzard?

    Illustrated by Maddie Frost ...
    by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about blizzards and winter weather in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.All blizzards are snowstorms, but not all snowstorms are blizzards. What is the difference? How much snow falls during a blizzard? How fast are the winds? How cold does it get during a blizzard? Read and find out!What Makes a Blizzard comes chock-full of visual aids like charts, sidebars, ... Read more

    PHP354.19

  • Can You Survive the Schoolchildren's Blizzard?

    by Ailynn Collins ...
    Series series You Choose
    It is January 12, 1888, and you are caught by surprise by a powerful blizzard that sweeps across the Midwest. Dangerously cold temperatures, high winds, and deep snow make travel nearly impossible. Will you be able to find your way home through the storm after leaving school? Can you find your father after he becomes lost in the blinding snow? Will you be able to help your students find shelter ... Read more

    PHP350.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • DK Super Readers Level 3 Twisters!

    by DK ...
    Series Book 3 - DK Super Readers
    Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about wild weather with this engaging non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress.DK Super Readers Level 3: Twisters! will introduce kids to everything they need to know about twisters – including the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds – and is a ... Read more

    PHP357.39

  • Do You Know About Science?

    Amazing Answers to more than 200 Awesome Questions!

    by DK ...
    Series series Why? Series
    Over 200 intriguing science questions - answered. This is the ideal science encyclopedia to help budding Einsteins ages 6 and up with their school and homework projects - as well as for parents who need to answer those tricky science questions.Do You Know About Science? brings subjects such as the living world, human body, the material world, energy, forces and movement, and our planet to life, ... Read more

    PHP847.59