Disasters category: 785 books

¡Descubre todas las cosas geniales que puedes ver en el cielo nocturno! Conoce todo sobre los telescopios y cómo nos ayudan a ver la luna y las estrellas de cerca. Las imágenes vibrantes en este libro mantienen a los estudiantes interesados y entusiasmados con la astronomía. El texto fácil de...

El agua se mueve y cambia de líquido, a sólido, a vapor. Aprende sobre los diferentes estados del agua, el ciclo del agua, todas las formas en las que usamos el agua, y cómo podemos ahorrar agua en este lector de ciencias informativo. El texto fácil de leer con imágenes vibrantes mantiene la...

EMP Survival  Best Resources on How to Prepare and Survive in Case of an EMP Attack or a Solar Flare Electromagnetic Pulses or EMPs are everywhere. They are the driving force behind most, if not all, of the technology that we take for granted today. Buzzing behind the scenes of our everyday...

If stormy winds start to twist at incredible speeds, then watch out for some wild weather! Packed with full-color photographs, lively illustrations, and engaging, age-appropriate stories to introduce young children to a life-long love of reading. These amazing stories are guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills. Perfect for reading together!

Lions and tigers and bears—oh, man! Jack and Annie have survived all kinds of dangers on their adventures in the magic tree house. Find out how you can survive lots of scary situations, including sharks, earthquakes, fires, shipwrecks, and many more! With full-color photographs and illustrations,...

¡AHORA EN ESPAÑOL! Este libro fascinante nos permite mirar dentro de los volcanes con un poco de ciencia, un poco de historia y muchas imágenes impresionantes de National Geographic. Piedra caliente fundida desde el centro de nuestro planeta es forzada a viajar por las grietas en la corteza...

In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey hit the United States. This Category 4 hurricane brought devastating winds and rain. Catastrophic flooding occurred in Houston, Texas, and throughout much of Harris County as well in as parts of Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas. Descriptive, informational...

Chazz Cohen lives with his grandmom in the Garden District of New Orleans. In his family, money is no problem. But money won't buy Chazz what he wants--a "real" home with his mom. Across town in the Ninth Ward, Lyric Talbert wishes her mom didn't expect so much from her, especially when her little brother...

If the world suddenly went dark, will you have what it takes to survive? The Struggle for Survival: Fire e-Book examines the importance of fire for survival and discusses important outdoor skills. This nonfiction reader engages middle school students with purposefully leveled content to increase comprehension...

On October 8, 1871, a fierce fire broke out in the bustling city of Chicago. Jumping rivers and burning miles of buildings and homes, the flames raged for more than two days. More than a hundred people died, and thousands were left homeless. Could the city have prevented this blaze? To understand...

The sudden arrival of a "harbor wave" in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage...

In 1607, settlers from England established the Jamestown colony in North America. Unfamiliar with the land, they struggled to find food, and many fell victim to disease. As tension grew between the settlers and Powhatan American Indians who had lived on the land for generations, violence broke out....

Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are...

As far as dangerous weather goes, tornadoes may be the most fierce and powerful of storms. Readers will learn how and where tornadoes hit, and how people protect themselves from life-threatening winds. While most people run away from tornadoes, storm chasers actually run after these swirling masses!...