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Tsunamis

by Kirsten Larson
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In the open ocean, tsunamis seem small and harmless. But a whole column of water is moving, measuring many miles to the ocean floor. By the time a tsunami reaches the shore, it transforms into a monster! With waves that can reach over 50 feet, a tsunami can level houses like a bulldozer, toss cars like toothpicks, and destroy everything in its path. Learn all about the world's deadliest tsunamis and what to do to keep safe if you ever encounter one! This title will allow student to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.

  • Bolded keywords and phonetic glossary
  • Content sidebars
  • Text based questions
  • Maps and diagrams

    • Creators

    • Series

      Devastating Disasters

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      September 17, 2015

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781681912691
        • File size: 15022 KB

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781681912691
        • File size: 15022 KB

      • Open EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781681912691
        • File size: 15020 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • ATOS Level: 6.1
      • Lexile® Measure: 1020
      • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
      • Text Difficulty: 4-5

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        November 1, 2015

        Gr 3-7-Using photos, maps, and diagrams, each volume presents a wealth of information about the subject disaster. The authors consider both natural and human factors that can trigger disasters, from shifting tectonic plates, which produce earthquakes or tsunamis, to mistakes that lead to nuclear meltdowns. Photos of historic and contemporary examples worldwide illustrate the events. The authors address aftermath and cleanup as well as research to predict and mitigate future occurrences. Guides for teachers and parents offer reading and discussion suggestions plus extension activities. The vocabulary and diagrams in Earthquakes are textbooklike, and the book includes the blanket recommendation "to bring a new earthquake kit to school every year." Other offerings in this set advise readers to think about disaster risk in their particular region. VERDICT Select titles from this solid series as needed to bolster collections.

        Copyright 2015 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook
    • Open EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • ATOS Level:6.1
    • Lexile® Measure:1020
    • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty:4-5

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