Natural disasters
Author
1) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains what earthquakes are, why they happen, how they are studied, and how to protect yourself in an earthquake.
2)
Floods
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3) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the development and destructive power of hurricanes.
4) Tornadoes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes how and why tornadoes happen, the damage they can cause, and some of the most destructive tornadoes of the past.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents an examination of natural disasters including wildfires, volcanoes, tsunamis, landslides, hurricanes, and earthquakes that discusses what causes them, where they occur, and how they affect land and communities.
6) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explores how hurricanes form, what the eye of a hurricane is, the different ways hurricanes cause destruction, and how the Coast Guard and other national services conduct rescue operations and keep watch against hurricanes.
7) Landslides
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Readers will learn why landslides happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities.