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English
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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...
2) Tsunamis
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
3) Tsunami
Author
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
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Description
Presents easy-to-read facts about tsunamis, including the history of the term, the scientific facts surrounding their creation, and the effects of some of the most famous tsunamis.
4) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Deep underwater, something shifts. Ocean water pulls back from the shore, then comes flooding back. Tsunami! These massive waves happen when earthquakes or other actions cause huge amounts of water to shift. Learn about tsunamis, pay attention to warnings, and stay safe."--
5) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes tsunamis, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
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Series
Language
English
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"When the giant waves called tsunamis crash ashore, destruction can be terrible. While they can happen in any ocean, about 80 percent of tsunamis occur in the Pacific Ocean's "Ring of Fire," or the place where many earthquakes happen because it's where several tectonic plates meet. Readers learn all about what causes tsunamis and where they are most likely to happen in this book. The effects of climate change are also covered, as well as safety tips...
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English
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"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations."--Back cover.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, 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.
13) It's a tsunami!
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and simple text explain what a tsunami is, what causes them, why they are so destructive, and how scientists try and predict when and where a tsunami will hit.
14) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about the violent waves known as tsunamis, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"--
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Examines the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis, including what makes them happen, where they occur, how they are measured, and tips to stay safe during an earthquake"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
[2012]
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information on what a tsunami is, including major disasters, the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes, and what early warning systems scientists are developing.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Pub. Date
2005.
Edition
New edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 30 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses why tidal waves happen, how floods are caused, and what the destruction of rainforests may do to increase widespread flooding. In Tidal Waves and Flooding, find out why tidal waves happen, how floods are caused, and what the destruction of rainforests may do to increase widespread flooding.
19) The science of natural disasters: the devastating truth about volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
960L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Our planet can be violent and destructive. Volcanoes erupt, sending out clouds of ash and rivers of molten lava. Earthquakes shake up the land, destroying buildings and sparking destructive fires. Tsunamis--enormous ocean waves--crash onto the shore, devastating coastal communities. This fascinating guide to natural disasters combines fact-packed, easy-to-read text with colorful and quirky illustrations. From earthquakes to volcanoes, it is an eye-opening...
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