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Author
Series
I survived volume 8
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A massive earthquake and devastating tsunami hit Japan while Ben is visiting his late father's hometown, pulling Ben's family apart and leaving him stranded in a strange country during an epic disaster.
2) Nation
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
NC 790L
Physical Desc
367 pages ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
After a devastating tsunami destroys all that they have ever known, Mau, an island boy, and Daphne, an aristocratic English girl, together with a small band of refugees, set about rebuilding their community and all the things that are important in their lives.
3) Earthquakes
Author
Series
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Describes the nature and measurement of earthquakes and the devastation that they can cause on land and sea, including the giant seismic waves known as tsunamis.
5) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses what tsunamis are, how they are measured, what areas of the world are affected by them, and how to survive them.
6) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.
Language
English
Description
In Tsunamis, early fluent readers learn what happens during a tsunami, including how tsunamis form and where they most often occur. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tsunamis and how to stay safe when a tsunami approaches.
An infographic illustrates how an underwater earthquake can spawn a tsunami, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Lexile measure
840L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 p.) : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the extent of the damage caused by some of the most destructive tsunamis of all time. Examines how people recovered from these events and includes full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Deadly tornadoes. Devastating earthquakes. Killer tsunamis. When it comes to nature's fury, people can do little more than hold on tight and hope to live through it. Learn the true stories of Carmen Chévere Ortiz, Evans Monsignac, William and Dennie Spann, and others as they fought to survive through terrifying natural disasters." -- Page [4] cover.
9) Tsunamis
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
1010L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (32 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).
Language
English
Description
Explains the causes and effects of tsunamis, and describes the worst tsunamis in history. Also discusses predicting and surviving tsunamis. Includes real-world math activities related to tsunamis, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
NC 1290L
Physical Desc
71 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 x 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"'New York Times' bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester who's been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and even charred the soles of his boots climbing a volcano looks at the science, technology, and societal impact of these inter-connected natural phenomena"--
Author
Series
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
While vacationing in Thailand for the holidays, Tara and her mother are thrown into survival mode when a massive tsunami sweeps through Phuket.
When her mother announces a holiday vacation to Thailand, Tara isn't thrilled. She'd rather stay home with her friends, but Mom is determined they use the girls' trip to explore their Thai heritage. Tara is reluctant to travel so far from home, especially to a country she doesn't feel connected to. But then...
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
1st Pocket Books pbk. ed.
Physical Desc
392 pages ; 18 cm
Language
English
Description
"A minor seismic disturbance in a remote section of the Pacific causes barely a ripple of concern for Kai Tanaka, acting director of the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu. But when an airliner en route from L.A. to Sydney vanishes in the same location, Kai is the first to realize that a mysterious explosion has unleashed a series of massive waves destined Hawaii. In just one hour, Kai will lose all he has ever known--including his wife and...
15) A mama for Owen
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
When the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami separates a young African hippopotamus from his mother, he finds a new snuggle partner in Mzee the giant tortoise. Based on a true story.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
A renegade government and a terrorist cell have gained access to nuclear artillery shells that they intend to detonate in the Canary Islands to cause a massive landslip that will crash on the eastern seaboard. Only Charlie Dean and his team at Desk Three can help avert catastrophe.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
1st ed.
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
121 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
What are the warning signs that a tsunami is on the way? Can scientists predict earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters, Jack and Annie's guide to geological disasters.
Author
Series
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This resource investigates the impact of floods and tsunamis and why they are becoming more common. It explains many of the exciting science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) solutions that are helping people cope with this dangerous natural disaster" --
Author
Series
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Lexile measure
650L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (36 pages) : color illustrations.
Language
English
Description
April 1, 1946 - an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai'i, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much - they go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one story his grandfather has yet to share and that is the reason behind their yearly pilgrimage to Laupahoehoe Point. Here, in silent remembrance,...