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1) Wildfire!
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This photo-illustrated book describes wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires. Explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Also includes information on staying safe and preventing wildfires. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
2) Hurricane!
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This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
3) Earthquake!
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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.
4) Blizzard!
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This photo-illustrated book describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to winter storms. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
5) Flood!
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This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
6) Tornado!
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This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados. The Q&A features throughout promote reader inquiry and critical thinking. Includes glossary, further resources, and index.
7) Earthquakes
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What causes earthquakes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
8) Droughts
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What causes droughts? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
9) Tornadoes
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What causes tornadoes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
10) Hurricanes
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What causes hurricanes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
11) Wildfires
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What causes wildfires? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
12) Tsunamis
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What causes tsunamis? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. Vibrant, full-color photos and bolded glossary terms make each of the book's five chapters engaging and easy to read. Plus, a key stats section lets readers zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.
13) Wildfires
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of wildfires. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they affect land. Types of wildfires are also explained, and a simple diagram illustrates the fire triangle. A Case Study chapter discusses the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, while a map aids comprehension. Firefighting and smoke jumpers, damage and cleanup work, safety methods, and preventive...
14) Tsunamis
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of tsunamis. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. A simple diagram illustrates a wave train. A Case Study chapter discusses the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan tsunami is shown as well. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, measurement, and prediction...
15) Volcanoes
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of volcanoes. Readers will learn why eruptions happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Types of volcanoes are also explained, and a simple, labeled diagram illustrates the inside of a volcano. A Case Study chapter discusses the Mount Saint Helens eruption of 1980, while a map aids comprehension. Damage and cleanup work,...
16) Landslides
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of landslides. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Types of landslides are also explained. A Case Study chapter discusses the 2010 Gansu landslide, while a map aids comprehension. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, measurement, and prediction are also covered. "Breaking News" fact...
17) Droughts
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This transitional reader title gives information about how and why droughts happen and their effects. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Learn all about the powerful Natural Disasters that shape our planet. Easy-to-read chapters and...
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This transitional reader title gives information about how and why volcanic eruptions happen and their effects. This series is at a Level 3 and is written specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Learn all about the powerful Natural Disasters that shape our planet. Easy-to-read chapters and vibrant,...
19) Earthquakes
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of earthquakes. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Simple, labeled diagrams illustrate elevated concepts, such as seismic waves. A Case Study chapter discusses the Haiti earthquake of 2010, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan earthquake is shown as well. Damage, safety methods,...
20) Hurricanes
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Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of hurricanes. Readers will learn why they happen, where they form, and how they change land and affect communities. A simple, labeled diagram illustrates the inside of a hurricane. A Case Study chapter discusses Hurricane Katrina, while a map aids comprehension. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, measurement, and prediction are also covered. "Breaking...
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