Unforgettable natural disaster

The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as wel…

Flood!

It just keeps on raining and raining. The stream overflows and the park is flooded. What will happen if the rain doesn't stop?'

Universal knowledge volcano & earthquakes

Volcanoes and earthquakes are natural disasters that can cause great damage and loss of life. Both volcanoes and earthquakes are caused by the heat and energy released from the Earth's core. The severe movement of tectonic plates during an earthquake can trigger volcanic eruptions; whereas the movement of magma within a volcano can trigger earthquakes. These sudden movements can generate signif…

Teman Sejati

Gunung Sinabung erupsi dan penduduk kampung harus segera pergi ke tempat penampungan pengungsi. Sayangnya, Oro tertinggal dan dia harus mencari Monang, teman sejatinya, di mana -mana,

Natural disasters through infographics

The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan), huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour), and even huger mysteries (where, exactly, the danger zones are for natural disasters). How can all these big…

All about tornadoes: discovering earth's strongest winds

Discover the causes―and consequences―of tornadoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns. Inside you'll find: • How tornadoes form…

Built to survive natural disasters

When stormy winds start to twist at incredible speeds, watch out for some wild weather

Earth shattering events: volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other…

We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricane…

All aboyt hurricanes: discovering earth's wildest storms

Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these satellites tell where a hurricane is going and how big and fast it is

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