21st century skills library. Disaster science
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Bethea, Nikole Brooks
Reina, Mary
Koontz, Robin Michal
Surges, Carol S
Amstutz, Lisa J
Bell, Samantha
Sepahban, Lois
Wang, Andrea
Marquardt, Meg
Linda Cernak
Hand, Carol, 1945
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624.2 BET
Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
624.2 BET
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copyright2015 | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm | English | On Shelf Dupont Hadley Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 624.2 BET Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 624.2 BET Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 624.2 BET
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The environment is subjected to many natural and manmade disasters, from devastating hurricanes to explosive volcanoes to destructive oil spills. Look inside this book to learn about the science behind bridge collapses, including why it happens, what its effects are, and how scientists are working to predict or prevent it.
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Dupont Hadley Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.5 HUR
Harris Hillman - Teen Non-Fiction
551.55 REI
Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.55 REI
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Pub., | 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Dupont Hadley Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.5 HUR Harris Hillman - Teen Non-Fiction 551.55 REI Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.55 REI
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"This book discusses the science behind hurricanes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage."--Publisher.
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Antioch Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
614.4 KOO
Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
614.4 KOO
Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
614.4 KOO
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Pub., | 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Antioch Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 614.4 KOO Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 614.4 KOO Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 614.4 KOO |
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Discusses the science behind a pandemic, exploring how diseases are spread and how scientists work to stop them.
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Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
363.12 SUR
J F Kennedy Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
363.12 SUR
Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
363.12 SUR
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.12 SUR J F Kennedy Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.12 SUR Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.12 SUR |
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This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft.
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 910.4 AMS |
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Investigates a number of shipwrecks from the past, including the "Titanic," and the physics surrounding how ships float, sink, and become shipwrecks, as well as how future shipbuilders can make ships safer.
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Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.21 BEL
Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.21 BEL
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.21 BEL Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.21 BEL |
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Examines the different types of volcanoes, how volcanoes are created, and how science can be used to save lives during a volcanic eruption.
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Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.22 SEP
Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.22 SEP
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.22 SEP Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.22 SEP |
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Examines what an earthquake is, how they happen, how to stay safe during one, and how they affect the world.
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Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
363.73 WAN
Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
363.73 WAN
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[2015] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Hill, H. G. Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.73 WAN Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.73 WAN |
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Examines the causes of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010 and explores how oil spills affect the environment.
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.48 MAR
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1 of 1 | Bellevue - Kids Non-Fiction | j551.489 M3572s |
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[2016] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.48 MAR
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2015 | OverDrive | Cherry Lake Publishing | English | Available Online Online OverDrive Collection |
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Provides information on what causes floods, the environmental and social damage they can do, flood prediction, and what scientists know about preventing them and protecting against them.
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[2016] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 363.17 MAR |
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Examines what happens during a nuclear plant explosion or meltdown from a scientific standpoint, discussing specific nuclear meltdown incidents in history, the dangers involved with them, and what causes them to occur.
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.44 KOO
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[2016] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.44 KOO
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.55 CER
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[2016] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.55 CER
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2015 | OverDrive | Cherry Lake Publishing | English | Available Online Online OverDrive Collection |
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Provides information on how tornadoes are formed, where they most commonly occur, what structures can protect against them, and what scientists are doing to increase warning times.
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.46 KOO
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[2016] | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.46 KOO
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Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction
551.57 HAN
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2016. | Cherry Lake Publishing, | 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm. | English | On Shelf Madison Middle - Teen Non-Fiction 551.57 HAN
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