The worst floods of all time / by Terri Dougherty.
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- 1429684151 (library binding)
- 1429692766 (pbk.)
- 9781429684156 (library binding)
- 9781429692762 (pbk.)
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 363.3493 D732 | Available | 33111007071810 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
A little water never hurt anybody, but a lot of water can wreak havoc! Surging waves of water can sweep away cars, trees, and even entire houses. Keep your head above water while you explore the worst floods in history.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Overpowering water -- China's sorrow -- Disaster along the Mississippi -- The costliest U.S. flood -- Fighting floods with flooding -- Hurricane Katrina and levee breaks -- Artwork soaked in Florence -- Black Hills flash flood -- Johnstown flood -- Bangladesh underwater -- North Sea disaster -- Banqiao dam burst -- Staying safe.
"Describes the worst floods in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.
"RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-9"--P. [4] of cover.