Download or read book The 12 Worst Earthquakes of All Time written by Susan E. Hamen and published by All-Time Worst Disasters. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--

Download or read book The 12 Worst Health Disasters of All Time written by Susan E. Hamen and published by All-Time Worst Disasters. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--

Download or read book The Worst Earthquakes of All Time written by Mary L. Englar and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A slight tremble shakes the room. Suddenly, a violent force rocks the house's foundation as a crack runs down the street. Earthquake! The shattering effects of these natural disasters have wreaked havoc on people around the world. From Chile to China, stand your ground and explore the worst earthquakes in history.

Download or read book The 12 Worst Fires of All Time written by Laura Perdew and published by All-Time Worst Disasters. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.

Download or read book Earthquakes written by Cari Meister and published by ABDO. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.

Download or read book Earthquake Alert written by Shilpa Mehta-Jones and published by Crabtree Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When the earth shakes beneath your feet, the result can be dangerous and deadly. This book traces tremors and seismic waves and explains how we have prepared for the unexpected quakes that rock our citiesand countryside. Special sections feature* Earth's layers, plate tectonics, and major fault lines* technology used for forecasting, predicting, and measuring earthquakes* accompanying tsunamis, landslides, and fires* activity/observation page

Download or read book The Worst Tsunamis of All Time written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the worst tsunamis in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Plate Tectonics and Disasters written by Tom Greve and published by Britannica Digital Learning. This book was released on 2014-05-30 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book goes into great detail about the different layers of the Earth and how the shifting tectonic plates can cause natural disasters, such as earthquakes and tsunamis. In-depth information and stunning photographs reinforce the informative text.

Download or read book California s Deadliest Earthquakes written by Abraham Hoffman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2017-06-26 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed look at the state’s most terrifying and destructive disasters—photos included. Home to hundreds of faults, California leads the nation in frequency of earthquakes every year. And despite enduring their share of the natural disasters, residents still speculate over the inevitable “big one.” More than three thousand people lost their lives during the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Long Beach’s 1933 earthquake caused nearly $50 million in damages. And the Northridge earthquake injured thousands and left a $550 million economic hit. In this book, historian Abraham Hoffman explores the personal accounts and aftermath of California’s most destructive tremors.

Download or read book Earthquake written by Joyce Markovics and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ground rumbles and shakes as cracks appear in the sidewalk. A house starts to sway back and forth. The family inside hides under a table to protect themselves from falling debris. In this captivating introduction to earthquakes, early readers will be swept up in the dramatic text that describes the first signs of an earthquake, its destructive power, and, most importantly, how to stay safe from this sudden and often violent natural disaster. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids’ attention. Emergent readers won’t be able to stop turning the pages as they learn about the forces of nature that can wreak havoc on our world.

Download or read book Quake Disaster in San Francisco 1906 written by Gail Langer Karwoski and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the story of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake as seen through the eyes of Jacob, a 13-year-old Jewish boy who lives in a boardinghouse with his father and younger sister.

Download or read book Earthquakes written by Paul Mason and published by Disaster Watch!. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes earthquakes, including how and where they occur, what damage they can cause, and how best to prepare for them. Major earthquakes in recent history are recounted, including the 2010 Chilean earthquake.

Download or read book The Worst Floods of All Time written by Terri Dougherty and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the worst floods in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book Earthquake written by Elizabeth Raum and published by Amicus High Interest. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This photo-illustrated book describes how earthquakes happen, how quakes affect people, and highlights some historic earthquakes. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to quakes. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.

Download or read book Predicting Earthquakes written by Kristy Stark and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes can leave people and property in bad shape. At times, they can be deadly. Find out about the science of studying earthquakes and the men and women who track the movements of the ground below us. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Smithsonian Informational Text builds students’ reading skills while engaging their curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. It features a hands-on STEAM challenge that guides students through every step of the engineering design process, from the initial research and brainstorming sessions, through the design and testing stages, to the evaluation and improvement of the outcome. It makes STEAM career connections by providing a glimpse into the lives of real-life Smithsonian employees currently working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with this e-book that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Download or read book The Worst Wildfires of All Time written by Suzanne Garbe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Describes the worst wildfires in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The 12 Worst Hurricanes of All Time written by Susan E. Hamen and published by All-Time Worst Disasters. This book was released on 2019 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.--