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"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The...
2) Hurricanes
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Introduces the science of hurricanes to young readers, including formation, storm stages, dangers, prediction, and preparedness.
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"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
5) Hurricanes
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"Describes hurricanes, how they form, and the damage they cause"--Provided by publisher.
6) Tornadoes!
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Text and illustrations explain how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and how to stay safe during one. Written in graphic-novel format.
8) Avalanches
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Describes avalanches, how they occur, and the damage they cause.
9) Earthquakes
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"Describes earthquakes, how they occur, and the damage they cause"--Provided by publisher.
10) Floods
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Describes floods, how they occur, and ways to stay safe during a flood.
11) Wildfires
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"Describe wildfires, how they occur, and the ways people can stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
12) Super storms
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Examines superstorms and their potential destructiveness, including thunderstorms, hailstone showers, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons.
15) Hurricanes!
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Depicts the effects of hurricanes through a graphic format.