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2) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1999]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains what earthquakes are, why they happen, how they are studied, and how to protect yourself in an earthquake.
4) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains the different types of volcanoes, where they are located, what causes them to erupt, and how people protect themselves from an eruption.
5) Drought
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book looks at how and why droughts occur and what we can do to prevent or recover from its power.
6) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes how and why earthquakes happen, the damage they can cause, ways they are measured, and some of the most destructive quakes of the past.
9) Tornadoes
Author
Pub. Date
[2000]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book explains how tornadoes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster.
10) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the causes and effects of earthquakes, as well as scientific advancements that have improved their prediction. References current web sites for further research on this topic.
11) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the development and destructive power of hurricanes.
12) Plagues
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A profile on plagues and the damage that they cause
13) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text provide young readers with information about what causes volcanoes, and how and where they occur.
14) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Explains how and why volcanoes form, the types of volcanoes, the destruction they cause and how modern technology is unlocking the secrets of volcanoes.
15) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and simple text teach young readers about earthquakes, their causes, and how they are studied
16) Floods
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Provides information about floods, explaining how and why they happen, discussing flood prevention, and looking at the aftermath of floods. Includes a related activity that demonstrates how different soils absorb water differently.
17) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Discusses hurricanes, their birth and development, the devastation they can cause, and their aftermath.
19) Volcanoes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Explains how volcanoes are formed, what happens when they erupt, and more.
20) Fires
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2004
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Presents information on wildfires, including why they occur, their impact, and how to predict, fight, and prevent them.