Children's encyclopedia of natural disasters /
Rooney, Anne,
Children's encyclopedia of natural disasters / Natural disasters [authors: Anne Rooney and Anita Ganeri]. - 128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Includes index.
Earthquakes -- Floods -- Forest fires -- Volcanoes -- Tsunamis -- Hurricanes.
"Discover the extraordinary power of nature in this comprehensive visaul encyclopedia. Full of fascintating facts and dramatic photography and based on the latest reserarch, this is the definitive guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the ways in which scientists and rescure workers protect the public." -- "This comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography. It covers wild weather, devastating earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, all accompanied by real-life case studies. Brings natural events to life with eye-opening images. Presents information in a dynamic and engaging way. Annotations and case study boxes give you key facts at a glance. A comprehensive glossary and index make the book accessible and easy to navigate." -- "This is a... guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the incredible and inspirational ways in which scientists and rescue workers work together to protect the public." --Provided by publisher.
9781398820241 1398820245
Natural disasters--Juvenile literature.
Disasters--Juvenile literature.
Earthquakes--Juvenile literature.
Floods--Juvenile literature.
Forest fires--Juvenile literature.
Volcanoes--Juvenile literature.
Tsunamis--Juvenile literature.
Hurricanes--Juvenile literature.
Encyclopedias.
Illustrated works.
Children's encyclopedia of natural disasters / Natural disasters [authors: Anne Rooney and Anita Ganeri]. - 128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Includes index.
Earthquakes -- Floods -- Forest fires -- Volcanoes -- Tsunamis -- Hurricanes.
"Discover the extraordinary power of nature in this comprehensive visaul encyclopedia. Full of fascintating facts and dramatic photography and based on the latest reserarch, this is the definitive guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the ways in which scientists and rescure workers protect the public." -- "This comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography. It covers wild weather, devastating earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions, all accompanied by real-life case studies. Brings natural events to life with eye-opening images. Presents information in a dynamic and engaging way. Annotations and case study boxes give you key facts at a glance. A comprehensive glossary and index make the book accessible and easy to navigate." -- "This is a... guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the incredible and inspirational ways in which scientists and rescue workers work together to protect the public." --Provided by publisher.
9781398820241 1398820245
Natural disasters--Juvenile literature.
Disasters--Juvenile literature.
Earthquakes--Juvenile literature.
Floods--Juvenile literature.
Forest fires--Juvenile literature.
Volcanoes--Juvenile literature.
Tsunamis--Juvenile literature.
Hurricanes--Juvenile literature.
Encyclopedias.
Illustrated works.