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The worst floods of all time / by Terri Dougherty.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Edge books. Epic disastersPublication details: North Mankato, MN : Capstone Press, c2012.Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 1429684151 (library binding)
  • 1429692766 (pbk.)
  • 9781429684156 (library binding)
  • 9781429692762 (pbk.)
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Contents:
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.
Summary: "Describes the worst floods in history, as well as causes, types, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's NonFiction 363.3493 D732 Available 33111007071810
Total holds: 0

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.

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