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"From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles."--
San Francisco, 1906. In a city bustling with newly minted millionaires and scheming upstarts, two very different women hope to change their fortunes: Gemma, a golden-haired, silver-voiced soprano whose career...
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¡Descubre "Revolución Verde: Un Viaje Hacia la Sostenibilidad en la Era del Cambio Climático" y prepárate para embarcarte en un viaje transformador hacia un futuro sostenible!
En este cautivador libro, explorarás las complejidades del cambio climático y su impacto en nuestro planeta. A través de un enfoque claro y accesible, te sumergirás en la urgente necesidad de tomar medidas para proteger nuestro entorno natural y construir una sociedad...
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128 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
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"Discover the extraordinary power of nature in this comprehensive visaul encyclopedia. Full of fascintating facts and dramatic photography and based on the latest reserarch, this is the definitive guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the ways in which scientists and rescure workers protect the public." --
"This comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this...
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What are the Decade Volcanoes, and are they going to kill us? There's no quick and easy answer to that question, other than "dangerous" and "maybe." This new and improved second edition, like the original, will help you get started on your own investigation into these beautiful but hazardous fire mountains. It explains what the 1990s Decade Volcano program was and why it got started. Then you'll meet the sixteen volcanoes (seventeen, actually,...
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Discover the impactful ways that climate and weather changed the very course of human history from the founder and CEO of AccuWeather!
Join AccuWeather founder and CEO Dr. Joel N. Myers on a journey from the beginning of time to the modern day to see how weather and climate impacted world events throughout history, both the good and the bad.
Learn about the comet that hit Earth almost 67 million years ago, and how it triggered a massive climate...
6) Earthquakes
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Would you feel an earthquake if it happened? Are you sure? The ground moves all the time without anybody paying it any attention. But at their most extreme, earthquakes can move mountains and even shift the North Pole! Discover extreme facts about earthquakes in this fun and kooky book.
7) Fukushima
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This book describes the causes and aftermath of the explosion at Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with...
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This book describes the causes and aftermath of Mount St. Helens' 1980 eruption. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text and plenty of colorful photos help readers stay engaged and supported. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels...
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Showcases stories from real-life tornado survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...
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Showcases stories from real-life wildfire survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...
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Showcases stories from real-life earthquake survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
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Showcases stories from real-life hurricane survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
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Showcases stories from real-life tsunami survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key...
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Showcases stories from real-life survivors who lived through a volcanic eruption. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back...
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