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Floods

Graeme Davis (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803335

What happens to the environment when a flood occurs? What are some of the causes of floods? What can people do about the problems caused by floods? How can you use your math skills to learn more about floods? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about floods.

Tornadoes

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803359

What happens to the environment when a tornado occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.

Tsunamis

Tamra B. Orr (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803366

What happens to the environment when a tsunamis occurs? What are some of the causes of tsunamis? What can people do about the problems caused by tsunamis? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tsunamis? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tsunamis..

Volcanic Eruptions

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803373

What happens to the environment when a volcanic eruption occurs? What are some of the caused by volcanic activity? What can people do about the problems caused by volcanic eruptions? How can you use your math skills to learn more about volcanic eruptions? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about volcanic eruptions.

The Kalahari Desert

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427191014

This colorful book describes the geological makeup and history of the Kalahari Desert in Africa. Covering most of Botswana, as well as portions of Namibia and South Africa, the Kalahari is not a true desert because it receives more than ten inches (250 mm) of rain each year. But the rain drains and evaporates quickly leaving no water on the surface of the red sand. Readers will learn about the variety of habitats in this vast desert system that support many different kinds of plants and animals such as springboks, giraffes, elephants, and zebras. Special sections also describe the Kalahari's natural resources, indigenous people, and the unique problems facing this region.

The Gobi Desert

Molly Aloian (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427190994

This intriguing book describes the geological makeup and history of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia and China. Temperatures can get very cold and frost and snow are not unusual. Readers will learn about the variety of habitats in this vast desert system that support many different kinds of plants and animals such as camels, snow leopards, and bears. The Gobi Desert is also where the first dinosaur egg fossils were found. Special sections describe the desert's natural resources, such as copper and gold, and the unique problems facing this region such as the desert's alarming rate of desertification.

Climate Scientist

Josh Gregory (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624310508

A guide to what a climate scientist does and how to become one.

Geoscientist

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624310522

A guide to what a geoscientist does and how to become one.

The Science of a Hurricane

Mary Reina (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631377143

This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

The Science of an Earthquake

Lois Sepahban (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631377198

This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Democratic Republic of Congo

G.S. Prentzas (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805308

Learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Thailand

Lucia Raatma (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805285

Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Thailand.

Turkey

Vicky Franchino (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805292

Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Turkey.

Earthquakes

Graeme Davis (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610803328

What happens to the environment when a earthquake occurs? What are some of the causes of earthquakes? What can people do about the problems caused by earthquakes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about earthquakes?Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about earthquakes.

The Science of a Volcanic Eruption

Samantha Bell (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631377181

This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Iran

G.S. Prentzas (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781610805278

Learn about the history, culture, and geography of Iran.

The West

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622994007

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the West region of the United States. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

The Midwest

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993765

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the Midwest region of the United States. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Brazil

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993550

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, culture, and people of Brazil. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Australia

Joanne Mattern (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993543

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, culture, and people of Australia. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

What's Up with the Weather? A Look at Climate

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993505

Climate is the normal weather in an area. It includes factors such as temperatures, precipitation, winds, sunlight, and humidity. Climates create habitats such as rain forests, deserts, and tundra. Reading Essentials in Science.

Volcanoes

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993413

This overview of volcanoes looks at how they form, the destruction they cause, and how scientists are learning to predict eruptions. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

Tornadoes

Traci Steckel Pedersen (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993369

This book discusses the formation and development of tornadoes, including what scientists study about them, the destruction they cause, and the technology people use to help prepare for their wrath of destruction. Reading Essentials in Science.

The Southwest

Martha Sias Purcell (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781622993888

This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of the Southwest region of the United States. Reading Essentials in Social Studies.

At Home in the Tropical Rain Forest

M.J. Cosson (author)

Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9781623598693

This book introduces the various types of environments in an ocean and along an ocean's shore, including rocky cliffs where hardy plants grow and the underwater communities of the coral reefs. Reading Essentials in Science.