The Science Behind Natural DisastersAge Level: 10–14 Grade Level: 5–9 This series captures the excitement and terror of a natural disaster using interesting examples and anecdotes to drive home key science concepts. Dramatic full-color photos and illustrations show that science can be exciting. Each reluctant reader title features question-and-answer fact boxes designed to get readers thinking. Action-packed text will capture the imagination of the reluctant reader Award-winning authors explain the science of these disasters Question-and-answer fact boxes designed to get readers thinking Dramatic full-color photos and illustrations Supports the History/Social Studies, Earth Science Curricula6 1/2” x 9 1/4” 48pp. Illus. with color photographs and illustrations Contains question-and-answer fact boxes, chapter notes, a glossary, a further reading list and Internet addresses, and an index Fall 2009 Page 1 of 11 Earthquakes The Science Behind Seismic Shocks and Tsunamis Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn Unfortunately, scientists still have no way of predicting earth-shaking disasters. EARTHQUAKES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND SEISMIC SHOCKS AND TSUNAMIS examines what causes an earthquake, how scientists measure them, and provides tips to stay safe during this natural disaster...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2975-0 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Floods The Science Behind Raging Waters and Mudslides Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn What makes a rainstorm turn into a raging flood or a destructive mudslide? Learn what causes severe weather storms and the resulting floods and learn how we can prepare ourselves to be safe. FLOODS: THE SCIENCE BEHIND RAGING WATERS AND MUDSLIDES explores the causes behind these disasters and how scientists study them...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2974-3 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Hurricanes The Science Behind Killer Storms Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2971-2 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Tornadoes The Science Behind Terrible Twisters Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn About 1,000 tornadoes touch down in the United States every year. Severe weather scientists are studying these types of deadly storms to discover how more lives can be saved. TORNADOES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND TERRIBLE TWISTERS explains how tornadoes develop, describes the technology that help predict and track the storms, follows daring storm chasers and provides safety tips for surviving a terrible twister...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2976-7 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Volcanoes The Science Behind Fiery Eruptions Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn Although scientists increasingly can measure warning signs including tremors and other changes in the land, predicting when volcanoes will erupt is far from certain. This reluctant reader book explains why volcanoes remain dangerous natural disasters...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2972-9 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Wildfires The Science Behind Raging Infernos Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein and Laura Silverstein Nunn Throughout history, fire has been a source of both fascination and great fear. Young readers will want to know what turns small fires into huge infernos and what firefighting techniques are used to try to contain them...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2973-6 Binding: Library Bound BookList Price: $27.93Discount Price: $20.95 LL Loading… Page 1 of 11 Loading… Loading… Loading... Library Bound Book: List Price: $167.58 Discount Price: $125.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading…