Disasters

On May 6, 1937, the celebrated airship Hindenburg caught fire during its landing in Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 people. A German zeppelin, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built. It made numerous transatlantic journeys, offering...

On December 26, 2004, a gigantic earthquake ripped apart the floor of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra. The force of the quake, transmitted upward to the surface, sent a tsunami, or a series of giant waves, in all directions toward unprotected...

It is impossible to ignore the relentless media reports of various human-made and natural disasters and the constant threats they pose to our society. Beyond the news headlines, recent disasters have prompted the restructuring of the U.S. government,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780744071498Author DKFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint DK ChildrenPublisher DKWeight(grams) 244g

In 2016, a devastating flood displaced tens of thousands of people and animals in and around Louisiana's capital city. An estimated seven trillion gallons of water inundated the parishes surrounding Baton Rouge- three times more rainfall than during...

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This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help after disasters, from holding food drives to giving blood, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature,...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help after disasters, from holding food drives to giving blood, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature,...

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Earthquakes, storms, and other disasters can cause massive damage that lasts for months or even years. This series explores the causes and aftermath of eight devastating disasters, as well as how areas are working to recover. This book describes the...

Earthquakes, storms, and other disasters can cause massive damage that lasts for months or even years. This series explores the causes and aftermath of eight devastating disasters, as well as how areas are working to recover. This book describes the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781543554786Author Tracy Nelson MaurerFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize (Children's) 2009 and Keystone to Reading Book Award (Primary) 2010 and Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award 2010 and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780778716129Author Julie KarnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,CanadaPublisher Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada

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Learn about the deadly and unexpected blizzard that slammed the Midwestern United States in 1888 and doomed many young lives in this addition to the New York Times Bestselling What Was? series.On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the...

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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781543554816Author Tracy Nelson MaurerFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Capstone PressPublisher Capstone Press

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