floods

In a world overtaken by floodwaters, all that is left are mountaintop colonies and a vast ocean. As Myra and her daughter Pearl, navigate the new world by boat, she mourns the loss of Row, her other daughter years ago. But after a violent controntation with a stranger, Myra hears word that Row is alive and near. On her journey, she joins with a larger ship, befriends other seekers, and comes to the realization that maybe saving Row could put Pearl and her friends in danger.

Looks at the twelve worst flood disasters in the world, providing facts and tips on how to stay safe during a flood.

No matter how hard twelve-year-old North Olson tries to do what's right, he can't seem to please his dad. When a major flood threatens to destroy his hometown, North is left in charge of his little sister Rosie. A blizzard blows in and his great-grandmother disappears. Can North find his great-grandmother and keep Rosie safe as the flood waters continue to rise? Will he finally make his dad proud?.

Explains what floods are, where and why they occur, and what conditions are like during a flood, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with flood conditions.

"The rain hasn't stopped for a week, and the twelve guests of the Blue Vein Tavern are trapped by flooded roads and the rising Skidwrack River. Among them are a ship's captain, tattooed twins, a musician, and a young girl traveling on her own. To pass the time, they begin to tell stories--each a different type of folklore--that eventually reveal more about their own secrets than they intended. As the rain continues to pour down--an uncanny, unnatural amount of rain--it becomes clear that the entire city is in danger, and not just from the flood. But the guests have only their stories and one another. Will that be enough to save them?"--Dust jacket flap.

"A young Somali American and his classmates design a model city to withstand floods, using river walls, floodgates, gutters, and rain gardens"--Provided by publisher.

Eli loves his local library, so when it is threatened by a flood he and his father help save the books and, after the storm, join their whole community to make things better. Inspired by a true story.

"Examines what scientists know about flooding, whether we can predict floods, and how we learn from each event. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"--Provided by publisher.

"A book for young readers about the increasing threat of rising sea levels and flooding"--Provided by publisher.

Eli loves his local library, so when it is threatened by a flood he and his father help save the books and, after the storm, join their whole community to make things better. Inspired by a true story.