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Readers explore the ways that out-of-control water can devastate an area. They will read explanations of how tsunamis form and the range of things that can cause flooding, including heavy rains, hurricanes, and dam collapses. They will learn about past disasters, such as the Johnstown Flood and the tsunamis that hit the Indian Ocean and Japan in 2004 and 2011, respectively. They will also glean reassuring tips on how to react if ever caught in a flood...
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English
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"Readers will discover the science behind floods and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars"--
3) Flood
Author
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
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Description
"In this book, young readers will learn about floods"--Provided by publisher.
4) Floods
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This title focuses on floods and gives information related to the science, reach, cause, and danger of the wild weather.
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Series
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English
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"Floods are a scary force of nature. They can happen incredibly quickly, cause a lot of damage, and leave water behind for a long time. For those who live in flood-prone areas, preparation is key. This book offers tips to prepare for a flood in addition to exploring the main causes of floods, from flash floods to those that occur during hurricanes. Full-color photographs accompany the Earth science text to highlight some of the worst floods in recent...
Author
Series
Mad Scientist Academy volume 2
Publisher
Crown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In the second book of the series, Dr. Cosmic's class of clever monsters must face down blizzards, thunderstorms, floods, and tornadoes, in this perfect blend of adventure and exploration"--
Author
Series
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English
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This title focuses on floods and gives information on what they are, how to prepare for them, and how to survive. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
8) Floods
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"People, plants, and animals all need rain. But the ground can take in only so much. Too much, and the land will flood. Farms and cities can be damaged. People must move to dry ground until, slowly, the water soaks into the earth. Learn about floods, what we can do, and how to stay safe"--
10) Dangerous floods
Author
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Description
"Floods happen when rivers overflow, rain comes too fast, or other events cause water to move into normally dry areas. Learn how people predict floods, how climate change affects flooding, and how to stay safe. Plus hear from a flood survivor!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2021]
Edition
Bear claw books [edition].
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
pages cm.
Language
English
Description
"Four days of heavy rain sent water rushing toward Jeff Johnson's Iowa pig farm, threatening to flood everything in its path. The high waters could easily sweep away the animals, but Jeff had no way to move all of his pigs out of harm's way. How would the pigs survive? Find out about the smart animals who found their way to safety and the farmers who helped to rescue them in this graphic adventure of animal escape. Then, learn about other animals...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
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Description
"Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been awash with fearsome floods that race across its surface, destroying everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind super floods, the world's worst-ever super flood disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating floods of the future"--
13) Flood warning
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"You are lying in bed listening to the soft sound of rain. It has been coming down for hours. Now something is changing. The rain sounds harder and louder, and there is water running down the road, which looks like a small river. What is happening? You are hearing and seeing the start of a flood. Read and find out about the different kinds of floods, how they start, and how to stay safe. With colorful illustrations from Amy Schimler-Safford and engaging...
14) Flood
Author
Series
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2002]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages: color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
15) Deadly floods
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the causes of flooding, types of floods, their potential to have positive impacts and be controlled, and safety precautions to follow in the event of a disaster.
16) Rain
Author
Series
Publisher
Weekly Reader Early Learning Library
Pub. Date
[2005]
Edition
North Amer. edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses why it rains, what happens when there is too much or too little rainfall, and what are the wettest and driest places in the world.
17) Floods
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1110L
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the wettest and driest places on Earth and find out what it takes for life to survive in these extreme locations."--
19) Inundaciones
Author
Publisher
Pebble Plus Books
Pub. Date
2011.
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes floods, how they occur, and ways to stay safe during a flood--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.
20) When floods flow
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
In many cases, floods are a sneaky disaster. They often take awhile to occur as rain builds up over many hours or days, or a river's volume slowly increases and overflows its banks. However, once flooding is happening, it's very hard to stop. Additionally, flash floods don't offer those living nearby much time to prepare or evacuate. Readers face the devastation that floods can cause as they learn how they occur. Full-color photographs show floods...
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