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Disasters eBooks

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  • Blizzards

    Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
    What causes a blizzard? What's a whiteout? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these severe, snowy 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

    PHP753.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Haiti Earthquake

    by Nathan Sommer ...
    Series series Deadly Disasters
    On January 12, 2010, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the country of Haiti. The damage trapped thousands of people under rubble and toppled more than 100,000 buildings. In this hi/lo text, reluctant readers will learn about the earthquake and its aftermath. Special features show a map of the areas affected, the shockwave of the earthquake, and a timeline of the events. ... Read more

    PHP387.59

  • Geologic Processes and Events | The Changing Earth | Geology Book | Interactive Science Grade 8 | Children's Earth Sciences Books

    Fossils are evidences of lives thousands of years ago. Archaeologists search all over the world to find and study them. The purpose of this interactive science book is to help students understand how fossils show changes in life and environmental conditions throughout geologic time. Students will also learn about absolute and relating dating, and what their uses are. Get a copy today. ... Read more

    PHP276.69

  • Struggle for Survival: Water

    by Rice, William B. ...
    Series series TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers
    In a doomsday scenario with resources disappearing, will you have what it takes to find water in order to survive? This nonfiction reader examines some of the biological effects when someone deprived of water, methods to stay hydrated, and other basic survival skills. This exciting e-Book engages middle school students with purposefully leveled content to increase comprehension for different ... Read more

    PHP535.39 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Natural Disasters

    by Diana Noonan ...
    Series series Mathematics Readers
    Learn how estimation and approximation theory can be helpful when natural disasters strike! This informative title tells the stories of Hurricane Katrina, tornadoes and thunderstorms in Oklahoma, and a tsunami in Indonesia. All of these natural disasters were very dangerous and devastating, but estimations and predictions saved lives! This title teaches readers about the properties of natural ... Read more

    PHP481.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Extreme: Wild Weather

    by 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. ... Read more

    PHP231.82 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Irish Potato Famine

    A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

    by Jill Sherman ...
    Series 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 ... Read more

    PHP276.69

  • Breve storia delle catastrofi planetarie

    La scienza dietro i disastri che hanno cambiato il volto della Terra. Seconda Edizione.

    L'eruzione del Krakatoa; l'estinzione dei dinosauri e le altre grandi estinzioni di massa; la tragedia del Vajont; la Peste Nera. Sono solo alcune delle catastrofi che hanno segnato la violenta storia del nostro pianeta, mettendo in gioco forze inarrestabili, gigantesche, incommensurabili, e che talvolta hanno toccato da vicino la vita e le certezze umane.Cosa determina eventi tanto straordinari? ... Read more

    PHP307.38 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Orkansemester (Swedish Edition)

    En bok om orkanberedskap

    The Swedish Language Edition of Hurricane VacationFörskolebarnen Lily och Niko får en snabbkurs i att hantera det oväntade när deras semester går från sandslott och simning till lektioner om orkanberedskap. Men när barnen förbereder sig för att evakuera med sin kusin Emma och hennes familj blir Nikos favoritgosedjur borttappat. Kommer de att hitta det i tid för att evakuera säkert? Eller kommer ... Read more

    PHP307.38

  • The Finest Hours (Chapter Book)

    The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue

    Series series True Rescue Chapter Books
    Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas. For the men on board, survival ... Read more

    PHP376.49

  • Earthquakes!

    by Cy Armour ...
    Series series TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
    Earthquakes! is a dynamic nonfiction reader that introduces students in Grades 2–4 to the fascinating and sometimes terrifying natural phenomenon of earthquakes. Through clear informational text and compelling photographs, readers will learn how and why earthquakes occur, how they are measured, and what people can do to stay safe when one strikes. This engaging title builds scientific vocabulary ... Read more

    PHP797.89

  • Hurricanes

    Series series Science: Informational Text
    Hurricanes is a riveting nonfiction reader for students in Grades 3-5 that whirls readers from an ancient Mayan legend to modern meteorology, revealing how huge storms take shape, grow, and strike land. Chapters such as The First Hurricane, What Is a Hurricane?, Winds and Hurricane Stages, Storm Surge, and Hurricane Hunters mix dramatic photos with clear explanations so young scientists see both ... Read more

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  • The Threat of Wildfires

    Wildfires helped keep nature in balance for millions of years. But today’s wildfires burn hotter, last longer, and happen more often because of climate change. The latest book in the Planet in Danger series, The Threat of Wildfires explains the links between human-caused climate change and these dangerous events. Cutting-edge science describes what conditions spark the flames and detail the human ... Read more

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  • 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

    PHP442.99

  • The Hindenburg in Flames

    How a Photograph Marked the End of the Airship

    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

    PHP1,181.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Indian Ocean Tsunami

    Series series Deadly Disasters
    On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake ripped through the Indian Ocean. This triggered a series of massive tsunami waves, some as high as 100 feet tall. In this hi/lo text, readers will learn about the events that caused the tsunami as well as the effects it had on the areas it struck. Features illustrate how a tsunami starts as well as how much destruction the tsunami caused. ... Read more

    PHP387.59

  • Ocean Survival Stories

    Series series Searchlight Books ™ — Survival Stories
    Adventures on the open water don't always go as planned.Oceans cover most of our planet. They are vast and lonely places to get lost. No one should take to the seas without experience and the right equipment. But even experienced sailors can be caught unaware. Discover daring true tales of survival at sea, including a family sailing trip gone wrong after an orca attack, and fishing trips turned ... Read more

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  • Tornadoes!

    Illustrated by Aleksandar Sotirovski ...
    Series series First Graphics: Wild Earth
    In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and how to stay safe during one. ... Read more

    PHP1,181.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • El ciclo del agua

    by Torrey Maloof ...
    Series series Science Readers: Content and Literacy
    Water moves and changes from liquid, to solid, to vapor! Learn about the different states of water, the water cycle, all the ways we use water, and how we can save water in this informative science reader. Easy-to-read text paired with vibrant images keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can observe the ... Read more

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  • The World's Worst Tornadoes

    by John R. Baker ...
    Series series World's Worst Natural Disasters
    The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world. ... Read more

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  • Investigating Tornadoes

    Series series Investigating Natural Disasters
    Overturned cars. Destroyed houses. Snapped power lines. The powerful winds of a tornado can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how tornadoes form and learn about some of history’s worst twisters. ... Read more

    PHP1,181.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Looking Up!

    by Torrey Maloof ...
    Series series Science Readers: Content and Literacy
    Discover all the cool things you can see in the night sky! Learn all about telescopes and how they help us see the moon and stars up close. The vibrant images in this book keep students engaged and excited about astronomy. Easy-to-read text helps simplify scientific concepts. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity and practice problems to further students' ... Read more

    PHP481.79 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 8 ottobre 1878: acqua e morte in Valle Bormida

    Cronache di un'alluvione devastante

    Traendo spunto da articoli originali scritti sui principali giornali dell’epoca, questo libro racconta la storia di una delle più devastanti alluvioni che abbiano mai colpito la Valle Bormida, tra Liguria e Piemonte.Un evento che sconvolse interi paesi causando ingentissimi danni e la morte di un alto numero di persone e animali trascinati via dalla forza delle acque.E la Valle Bormida, da quel ... Read more

    PHP553.77 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Hurricanes

    Reading Level 5

    by Myrl Shireman ...
    Series Book 5 - Readers Advance(TM) Science Readers
    Did you know that hurricanes are storms that form over the ocean? Written for students in grade 5, Hurricanes covers the many characteristics of hurricanes, how they form, and how they are categorized. This 22-page book includes a glossary of bold-faced vocabulary words, reading activities, an index of terms, and an answer key. ... Read more

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