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Author
Series
Language
English
Description
True accounts of major disasters in Pennsylvania history are retold in this engagingly written collection. From the Johnstown floods of 1889 to the heroic actions on United Flight 193 on 9/11, Pennsylvania has been home to some of the nation's most dramatic moments. Each story reveals not only the circumstances surrounding the disaster and the magnitude of the devastation but also the courage and ingenuity displayed by those who survived and the heroism...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In graphic novel format, follows the 1918 outbreak of a mysterious influenza virus that killed millions of people worldwide, making it the deadliest pandemic in history"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In graphic novel format, tells the story of the great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and the subsequent fires"--Provided by publisher.
4) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 Wonderbook (24 pages) : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Earthquakes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during an earthquake, including where and why earthquakes happen. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest earthquakes and how to stay safe when the ground starts to rumble.
An infographic shows areas of the world most susceptible to earthquakes, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
Author
Series
Publisher
The Oliver Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
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 to fall from the sky, or bridges to collapse, or
...6) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind tsunamis, including where and why tsunamis happen and how to stay safe when the wave heads for shore. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
7) Avalanches
Author
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 Wonderbook (24 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In Avalanches, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a snowy slope into a dangerous slide. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest avalanches and how to stay safe in avalanche conditions.
An infographic illustrates how an avalanche forms, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about avalanches using our safe...
8) Blizzards
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Stories from more than a century of blizzards, plus surviving in and rescuing after a blizzard.
"A discussion of blizzards, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant blizzards and other snowstorms from history"--
9) Droughts
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of droughts, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant droughts from history"--
10) Earthquakes
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of earthquakes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant earthquakes from history"--
11) Floods
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of floods, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant flash floods and flooding events from history"--
12) Force of nature
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A survey of the forces of weather, geology, and disease that can cause natural disasters. Describes how human activity, such as pollution and globalization, can affect these forces of nature"--
13) Heat waves
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of heat waves, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant heat waves from history"--
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of hurricanes, typhoons, and other tropical cyclones, describing their characteristics, formation, and human and environmental impacts. Features descriptions of significant tropical cyclones from history"--
15) Ice storms
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of ice storms, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant ice storms and other freezing events from history"--
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of landslides, mudslides, and avalanches, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant landslides and avalanches from history"--
17) Pandemics
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of pandemics, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant pandemics and other disease outbreaks from history"--
18) Thunderstorms
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of thunderstorms, derechos, hailstorms, and microbursts, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant thunderstorm events from history"--
19) Tornadoes
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of tornadoes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant tornadoes and tornado outbreaks from history"--
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
56 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of tsunamis and seiches, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant tsunamis and seiches from history"--
