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Blizzards by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
Whipping wind blows snow into tall drifts across the road. Will cars be able to pass? This dilemma is just one effect of the powerful storms discussed in this low-level title. Engaging text and vibrant photos combine to tell readers how blizzards form, how they are forecast, and what damage they can cau ...Show more
Earthquakes by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
The world starts shaking. Cups and plates rattle in cupboards. Books fall off of shelves. ItХs an earthquake These natural disasters do billions of dollars worth of damage every year. But scientists still cannot predict them. This low-level text introduces how earthquakes form, the damage they cause, a ...Show more
Flood Readiness by Natalie Hyde
$16.95 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: Natural Disasters: Meeting the Challenge Ser.
Flooding from torrential rain and melting snows can devastate areas where people live. This informative book examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up ...Show more
Heat Wave and Drought Readiness by Rachel Seigel
$16.95 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: Natural Disasters: Meeting the Challenge Ser.
We cannot prevent heat waves or droughts, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This important book examines what scientists know about extreme heat events, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each one. By studying the harm they cause, scientists and engineers continue to com ...Show more
Hurricanes by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
Batten down the hatches! A hurricane is on the move. These powerful storms start in the ocean, but they quickly make their way to the coast. Their winds turn debris into dangerous projectiles. Their rains cause flooding in low-lying areas. But can this damage be prevented? This low-level title introduce ...Show more
Tornadoes by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
Dark clouds form overhead. Strong winds blow debris across the yard, and a loud, droning siren pierces the air. Time to seek shelter: a tornado has been spotted! This low-level title introduces readers to the power of tornadoes, including engaging text and photos to show the destructive strength of thes ...Show more
Tsunamis by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
A tall wave speeds towards shore. As it approaches, it grows even bigger. A tsunami is near! These huge ocean waves cause immense destruction. But how do they form? Can they be prevented? This low-level text answers those questions and more using engaging text, vibrant photos, and descriptive photo labe ...Show more
Volcanoes by Betsy Rathburn
$24.99 AUD
Category: Geography | Series: Natural Disasters Ser.
A volcano explodes to life! Lava shoots into the air. A plume of smoke and ash is visible for miles around. But why did the volcano erupt? This low-level title uses engaging text and colorful photos to bring readers up close to these powerful natural disasters. Readers will learn why volcanoes erupt, wh ...Show more
Wildfire Readiness by Kylie Burns
$16.95 AUD
Category: Junior Nonfiction | Series: Natural Disasters: Meeting the Challenge Ser.
As people expand settlement into wilder areas, the impact of wildfires, both naturally occurring and human-set, becomes more destructive. This timely book examines what scientists know about wildfires, whether we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, ...Show more
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