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9780531213537

Tsunamis (A True Book: Earth Science)

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  • ISBN13:

    9780531213537

  • ISBN10:

    0531213536

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2009-08-07
  • Publisher: Children's Press
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What makes the earth quake, rivers flood, and volcanoes blow their tops? How do natural forces become natural disasters? Buckle your seatbelts and get ready for a bumpy ride to the center of the earth for a look at some of the wildest phenomena in the history of earth science!

Author Biography

Chana Stiefel is the author of more than 25 books for kids. She loves visiting schools and libraries as well as sharing her passion for reading and writing with children. She earned a master's degree in Science, Health, and Environmental Reporting from New York University. Follow her at @chanastiefel on FB, Twitter, and Instagram. Visit Chana at chanastiefel.com.

Table of Contents

Out of the Blue
What caused the 2004 Indian ocean tsunami?p. 7
Tsunamis in Motion
What Makes Tsunamis so Big?p. 13
Surviving the Waves
How did a 10-year-old British girl become a hero?p. 21
Nature's Warning
What Clues Tell us that a tsunami is on its Way?p. 26
Cleaning Up
How can people help After a Disaster?p. 29
Preventing Future Disasters
What do Sand Dunes, Coral Reefs, and Mangrove Forests Have in Comon?p. 35
True Statisticsp. 43
Resourcesp. 44
Improtant Wordsp. 46
Indexp. 47
About the Authorp. 48
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