A comprehensive guide to volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis that discusses how the Earth moves, eruptions, types of volcanoes, hazards, climate, how they are monitored, tectonics, warning systems, and more.
Text and photographs present the ten most catastrophic tsunamis in human history. Text boxes investigate the science behind tsunamis, and thoughtful questions are included to encourage critical thinking skills.
"This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved."--Provided by publisher.
"In the open ocean, tsunamis seem small and harmless. But a whole column of water is moving, measuring many miles to the ocean floor. By the time a tsunami reaches the shore it transforms into a monster! ... Learn all about the world's deadliest tsunamis and what to do to keep safe if you ever encounter one!"--Back cover.
In 1960, twelve-year-old Peggy Sue and her family move to the island of Oahu, and she is finding it anything but paradise, because from the first day at school she is bullied and made fun of by the Hawaiian children, and she is worried sick about her beloved cat who is in mandatory quarantine--and then the tsunami hits Hilo where her parents have gone on business.
"After a devastating earthquake, a teen and her family are threatened by yet another disaster. A tsunami destroys their house. Their life in paradise is shaken as they try to survive the next blow"--.
"Most of south Brooklyn is in ruins and the nation is terrified. Nearly everyone that Lyric Walker loves is either missing or presumed dead, including the mesmerizing prince Fathom. It's up to Lyric to unite the Alpha before the second wave of a cataclysmic invasion wipes out mankind for good."--Amazon.com.
