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Natural Disaster Zone: Earthquakes and Tsunamis
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031380
ISBN
9781502668257
Grade 4-6
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- Engaging text with case studies and real-world examples!
- Full-color photos, maps, diagrams, and fact boxes
- Packed with scientific information
Description
“How do we record earthquakes? Why are there so many earthquakes in the ‘Ring of Fire’? What causes a tsunami and how high are the waves?” Learn the answers to these questions and many more. Visually appealing pages are packed with scientific info every kid will LOVE!
Publisher's Description of Natural Disaster Zone: Earthquakes and Tsunamis
When earthquakes and tsunamis happen, they often make headlines. People
often wonder why they happen and why they seem to strike certain areas
more than others. Readers find the answers in this exciting and
educational look at two of the deadliest kinds of natural disasters.
Essential earth science topics are explored in the main text and fact
boxes, and case studies help readers see how those topics affect real
people around the world. Maps, illustrations, photographs, and graphic
organizers are all part of a dynamic design that makes readers feel like
the scientists who study these disasters.
Category Description for Natural Disaster Zone
Get up close and personal with some dangerous natural disasters! With 4 different titles in this series, you’ll get an-depth view into Hurricanes & Tornadoes, Volcanoes & Avalanches, Wildfires & Freak Weather, and Earthquakes & Tsunamis. Each 32-page book is packed with full-color photos, diagrams, maps, and exciting side bars & fact boxes—all delving into the science behind these powerful phenomena. Learn from experts and scientists, from case studies and real-world examples that will not only amaze you but answer all your biggest questions! Includes suggestions for further study.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-6 |
| Brand: | Cavendish Square |
| ISBN: | 9781502668257 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.0625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3 |
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