Dk Eyewitness Books Natural Disasters

Author : Claire Watts
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1405313420
Total Pages : 77 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Disasters written by Claire Watts and published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd. This book was released on 2006-04-27 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a wide range of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanoes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and epidemics.

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Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 075665243X
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Natural Disasters written by and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-03-20 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spectacular, detailed full-color photographs and illustrations Part of the most trusted nonfiction series among teachers, librarians, andparents 72-page format includes 8 bonus pages full of amazing facts about natural disasters Witness the amazing power of hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters with this all-new addition to the Eyewitness series.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744076978
Total Pages : 74 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Natural Disasters written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. 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 used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagram -All information updated by expert consultants -Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines -Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history, record-breaking facts, and a guide to some useful online resources makes this a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians. So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 074406046X
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hurricane and Tornado written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visually-led reference e-guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. From full-page color photographs to helpful diagrams, from polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the disastrous effects of nature's most extreme weather events. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you'll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. The vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach make Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.

Author : Tamara Hollingsworth
Publisher : Triangle Interactive, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1684449944
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Unforgettable Natural Disasters written by Tamara Hollingsworth and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read Along or Enhanced eBook: The world around us is more powerful than we know. Discover how earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and more have affected people and places around the world. Through informational text, vivid images, and stunning facts and charts, readers will learn about disasters such as The Great Potato Famine, Hurricane Katrina, Mount St. Helens, the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, as well as epidemics and pandemics such as the bubonic plague and swine flu.

Author : Cherry Lake Publishing
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610803304
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Real World Math written by Cherry Lake Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Real World Math: Natural Disasters series show readers how they can use their math skills to learn more about the 21st Century world that we live in. Each title in the series provides students with information on specific natural disasters and highlights the role math plays in studying these important environmental phenomenon.

Author : Brenda Z. Guiberson
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 1466815213
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Disasters written by Brenda Z. Guiberson and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2010-06-08 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural and man-made disasters have the power to destroy thousands of lives very quickly. Both as they unfold and in the aftermath, these forces of nature astonish the rest of the world with their incredible devastation and magnitude. In this collection of ten well-known catastrophes such as the great Chicago fire, the sinking of the Titanic, and hurricane Katrina, Brenda Guiberson explores the causes and effects, as well as the local and global reverberations of these calamitous events. Highlighted with photographs and drawings, each compelling account tells the story of destruction and devastation, and most especially, the power of mankind to persevere in the face of adversity.

Author : Susanna Van Rose
Publisher : DK Eyewitness
ISBN 13 : 9780241539811
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Volcano and Earthquake written by Susanna Van Rose and published by DK Eyewitness. This book was released on 2022-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Earth's most explosive volcanoes and what it's like to experience an earthquake feels like in this picture-led guide to the hotspots of the world This book tells you everything you need to know about the Earth's most extraordinary natural forces - from active volcanoes, including Kilanea in Hawaii and Etna in Italy, to devastating earthquakes that have hit San Francisco and Japan. Discover how the eruption of Mount Vesuvius devastated the cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, but left in its wake remarkably preserved treasures. Find out, too, how dogs can search for survivors in the aftermath of a huge quake. Eyewitness Volcano and Earthquake explores how tectonic plates collide, what causes magma to escape from deep inside Earth and why eruptions affect our weather. Learn how scientists predict and measure the magnitude of earthquakes, and find out what a volcanologist does. Packed with striking full-colour photographs and illustrations of lava flows, pyroclastic clouds, rocks and precious stones, preserved bodies and petrified objects, and much more along with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and a timeline to reveal the most devastating volcanoes and earthquakes in history. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers, with a fresh new look, new photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature - fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744054001
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Climate Change written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become an eyewitness to the world’s climate emergency and learn what we can do about it. Get the facts about how our planet’s climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth’s climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today’s most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference. DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up –and how we know for sure that this is the case. This global warming book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future, and what actions we can all take to combat climate change. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: • A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! • Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists • Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines • Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Climate Change uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Packed with photographs, facts, and statistics that offer a unique “eyewitness” view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Discover more about the world’s most extreme weather phenomena with Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado or dive deep into the ocean with some of the most amazing sea creatures with Eyewitness Ocean. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more climate change books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK climate change books”.

Author : Claire Watts
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1465438084
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Books: Natural Disasters written by Claire Watts and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the dangerous and destructive side of nature — the awesome powers of tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfire, volcanoes and more in DK Eyewitness Books: Natural Disasters. What causes a hurricane to form? Can animals sense an impending earthquake? Discover how Earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect those in their paths, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Learn about the equipment we can use to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale. Photography from around the world, and clear diagrams help you understand the amazing power of nature. This a great reference tool for all the family. On every colorful page: Vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.