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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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Este libro recoge los descubrimientos bibliográficos sobre los terremotos y los presenta ordenados cronológicamente, con la intención de que repercutan en favor de la redefinición de los parámetros que se emplean para establecer la intensidad de los movimientos telúricos. Al mismo tiempo, busca contribuir a la sensibilización de la población ante la eventualidad de un sismo y sus consecuencias.
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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...
84) The hidden twin
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264 pages; 22 cm
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Born a redwing, a dark mythological creature, and hidden away in an attic for eighteen years, a girl with no name is forced to embrace her powers when her twin sister goes missing and the redwing uncovers a plot to awaken the great volcano, Mol, and bring fiery destruction upon them all.
85) Pompeii
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48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 32 cm.
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Follow the story of a house in Pompeii from 550 B.C. to the present day, meeting the people who lived there through the ages.
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On the night of 29 September 1969 an earthquake, registering a magnitude of 6.3 on the Richter's scale hit the small picturesque town of Tulbagh in the Western Cape, South Africa. In an area that is not prone to earthquakes, the ground shook, tore and left a prominent scar. A scar that was running unbroken through the town and leading right up to the church, where it stopped, leaving the worship building unharmed.
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Want to Teach Your Kids the Names of Things found in Nature in Arabic?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic Arabic pronunciation.Delight in learning Arabic with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: Arabic Names for Things found in Nature.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Thing...
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You don't have to take a trip to the thermal pools of Iceland or the black beaches of Hawaii to discover what's so hot about volcanoes. Warm up instead with a copy of What's So Hot About Volcanoes?, a new book by volcanologist Wendell Duffield. Lively discussions introduce readers of all ages to the creative power of volcanoes, explaining the reasons behind where they form, what they look like, and when they explode. Think of a volcano as a safety...
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Pompeii was one of most advanced cities of its time; it had a complex water system, gymnasium, and an amphitheater. Despite it's advancements, there was one thing it wasn't ready for: Mount Vesuvius-the volcano that led to its ultimate doom.
The 79 AD eruption of Mount Vesuvius was one of the worst disasters in all of European history. In a near instant, over 15,000 people were dead and a city was completely destroyed.
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90) Lava chase
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Diary of a Roblox Pro volume 4
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120 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"Ari and his class are going on a field trip to an extinct volcano. It doesn't really sound all that exciting to Ari. It's just a bunch of rocks, right? Ari, Zeke, and Jez soon discover that the volcano may not be quite as extinct as they thought. It's time to get out of there!"--
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1 videodisc (approximately 54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Program waits with a group of geologists as they monitor the signs from Mount Pinatubo and examines the methods volcanologists use to make their predictions. Then, stick around with the scientists who remain behind when the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo erupts and see astonishing footage of the world's largest volcanic eruption in 80 years.
92) The next Pompeii
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1 videodisc (54 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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In the shadow of Vesuvius, a lesser-known volcano rumbles: Campi Flegrei. An eruption could endanger the millions of residents of the city of Naples. Scientists gain new insights into what happened in nearby Pompeii, and dig into the unique geology of Campi Flegrei. Can an innovative eruption warning system prevent Naples becoming the next Pompeii?
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On the 11th March 2011, a massive earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean near to North-Eastern Japan. Soon afterwards, a devestating tsunami followed. This quick-read guide written by Paul Andrews gives the reader an overview an explanation of the events in easy-to-understand plain English. With sections including the nuclear crisis, the effect of the disaster on Japan's - and the global - economy, and information about what causes an earthquake and a tsunami,...
94) Earthquakes
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Read and find out about one of nature's most mysterious forces-the earthquake. Some earthquakes are so small that you don't even feel them, while others can make even big buildings shake! Learn why earthquakes happen, where they are most likely to occur, and what to do if one happens near you.
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The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan), huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour), and even huger mysteries (where, exactly, the danger zones are for natural disasters). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The...
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Readers will discover the science behind volcanic eruptions and learn, how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars. Glossary of key...
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Readers will discover the science behind earthquakes and tsunamis and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars. Glossary of...
98) Volcanoes
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As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning covers and engaging text, this book puts the spotlight on Volcanoes! Did you know that scientists that study volcanoes are called volcanologists? Learn about the three main types of volcanoes: cinder cone, shield volcanoes and composite volcanoes. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes, filled with interesting facts, make this 24-page book fun and exciting...
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La presente obra tiene como objetivo plantear, desde una perspectiva académica multidisciplinaria, los efectos y retos derivados del sismo del 19 de septiembre de 2017 en Ciudad de México, así como generar una agenda estratégica de recomendaciones que sean de utilidad tanto para las autoridades como para la ciudadanía. Para ello, nos hemos guiado a partir de los comendatarios y las recomendaciones planteadas por los 32 investigadores que participaron...
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In Time of Emergency: A Citizen's Handbook on Nuclear Attack, Natural Disasters provides individuals and families with information on what can and should be, done to enhance survival in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. Chapters cover: general guidance, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, winter storms, earthquakes, tidal waves, nuclear power plant accidents, fire, and nuclear attack. Illustrated.
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