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3) Tsunamis
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"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
4) Tsunami!
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A wealthy man in a Japanese village, who everyone calls Ojiisan, which means grandfather, sets fire to his rice fields to warn the innocent people of an approaching tsunami.
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Through narrative nonfiction text, readers hear stories from survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that struck more than a dozen countries in the Indian Ocean in 2004. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a timeline of the disaster, infographics, a glossary, a listing of source notes, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author.
6) Nation
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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.
7) Tsunamis
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The danger and damage caused by the wall of water known as a tsunami are examined in this full-color book about an extraordinary demonstration of the earth's power. Students learn about the causes and wide-ranging effects of tsunamis, including earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, and even meteorites.
8) Earthquakes
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind earthquakes, including where and why earthquakes happen and how to stay safe when the ground starts to shake. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
9) Tsunamis
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"Learn all about the violent waves known as tsunamis, from how they are formed to how they can affect people around the world"--
10) Tsunami alert!
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Discusses the tsunami and other disasters.
11) Tsunamis
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The words and photographs of people who have witnessed tsunamis, along with the science, history, and protection efforts surrounding this watery disaster.
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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.
13) Raging sea
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Undertow trilogy volume 2
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"Lyric Walker was there when the Alpha arrived. Like many, she wondered if they were invaders, never suspecting that they were on the run from a greater terror. When the real threat arrived, it came with a tidal wave that destroyed Coney Island. Everything and everyone Lyric ever cared for, including the Alpha prince Fathom, was either killed or lost forever. It changed the world. Now the military fights a war it cannot win against an enemy that will...
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During a party a tsunami hits the coast of California, and Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is none other than her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her. Trapped on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first--dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?
20) A mama for Owen
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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.
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