natural disasters

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Defeat judgment day

2018
"Dustin and Karina struggle to survive in Europe, while Jeremy returns to Houston to help stop the comet. Meanwhile, the United States Government tries to find out more about a terrorist organization, the Soldiers of God. Robert struggles to work without his 'partner in science.' With the impact only months away, will they be able to stop the comet from hitting Earth?"--Back cover.

The living

After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.

Nemesis

As the Anvil, an enormous asteroid, threatens to end all life on Earth, sixteen-year-old Min begins to uncover a lifetime of lies, a sinister conspiracy involving all students in her sophomore class in Fire Lake, Idaho.

Natural disasters

Introduces young readers to natural disasters.

When the sky breaks

hurricanes, tornadoes, and the worst weather in the world
A look at storms, covering tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe weather and discussing when, where, and how they form.

Tsunamis and floods

2019
Introduces readers to tsunamis and floods, including what they are, their causes and effects, and more.
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Eruptions and explosions

real tales of violent outbursts
Recounts the history of five blowups that continued to rattle the world long after the smoke had cleared and embers cooled. From a mountaintop in Indonesia to an oil well in the Gulf of Mexico, the explosions explored here caused widespread peril and destruction.

Twisted by tornadoes

"Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. With winds that swirl at up to 300 miles per hour, these incredible storms can destroy whatever is in their path. In this ... fact-filled book, students will learn how scientists predict and measure tornadoes. Readers will learn how people prepare for tornadoes and how they stay safe during and after one of these powerful storms hits."--Publisher.

Slammed by tsunamis

"Readers will learn how people predict and prepare for tsunamis and how they survive after one of these giant waves hits. Diagrams and photographs enhance the text and give students a better understanding of how these natural disasters work and the damage they can cause."--Publisher.

Extreme weather

2020
Teaches readers about the many different types of extreme weather and how climate change is drastically affecting the weather.

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