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I survived volume 8
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English
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A massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster.
2) Tsunamis
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
3) Tsunamis
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind tsunamis, including where and why tsunamis happen and how to stay safe when the wave heads for shore. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
5) Tsunamis
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[2010]
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English
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"Describes tsunamis, how they occur, and the damage they cause"--Provided by publisher.
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"Through fascinating true stories and illuminating photos, learn how people prepare for (and react to) massive tsunamis to survive. Additional features include a table of contents, informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Publisher description.
8) Nation
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After a devastating tsunami destroys all that they have ever known, Mau, an island boy, and Daphne, an aristocratic English girl, together with a small band of refugees, set about rebuilding their community and all the things that are important in their lives.
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"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations."--Back cover.
11) Wave
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It's a beautiful day on the New Jersey shore. The residents of Long Beach Island-a narrow strip of land connected to the mainland by a single bridge-are going about their daily routines, enjoying the lovely weather.
They have no idea that far out to sea, a plane carrying a nuclear device has crashed. The resultant explosion triggers a massive underwater landslide ... and a massive tsunami forms, heading straight for Long Beach Island.
By the time...
13) Tsunamis
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English
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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During a party a tsunami hits the coast of California, and Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is none other than her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her. Trapped on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first--dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?
15) Earthquakes
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind earthquakes, including where and why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
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The Fukushima nuclear power plant was seriously damaged by a tsunami in 2011. Today, environmental problems continue, showing just how far-reaching damage from the massive waves of a tsunami can be. Other headline-grabbing tsunamis are profiled in this volume, providing readers with true-life examples as they learn about what causes tsunamis, where they are likely to hit, and how areas prepare for them throughout the main content. Full-color photographs...
18) Tsunamis
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how tsunamis form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
19) Tsunamis
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The sudden arrival of a "harbor wave" in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage they cause, and how scientists are using warning systems to give people more time to flee disaster. Some of the deadliest tsunamis in history, including the 2004...
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