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1) Earthquakes
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Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Readers will learn why earthquakes happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. Simple, labeled diagrams illustrate elevated concepts, such as seismic waves. A Case Study chapter discusses the Haiti earthquake of 2010, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan earthquake is shown as well. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, and measurement are also covered.
2) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Explores how hurricanes form, what the eye of a hurricane is, the different ways hurricanes cause destruction, and how the Coast Guard and other national services conduct rescue operations and keep watch against hurricanes.
3) Landslides
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Readers will learn why landslides happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities.
6) Volcanoes
Author
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
Readers will learn about volcanoes and why eruptions occur, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities.
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