Tsunamis
| AUTHOR | Harmon, Daniel E. |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Education Service (12/30/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The sudden arrival of a harbor wave in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage they cause, and how scientists are using warning systems to give people more time to flee disaster. Some of the deadliest tsunamis in history, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, are also discussed.
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ISBN-13:
9781508106531
ISBN-10:
1508106533
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.80 x 0.10 x 7.80 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Oceanography
Grade Level:
2nd Grade
- 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 2
Dewey Decimal:
551.463
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018016345
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The sudden arrival of a harbor wave in a crowded seaport has terrified coastal residents for centuries. Tsunamis are among the deadliest natural catastrophes, in some cases killing thousands of people in a matter of minutes. Readers will learn how tsunamis develop, what kinds of damage they cause, and how scientists are using warning systems to give people more time to flee disaster. Some of the deadliest tsunamis in history, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, are also discussed.
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