tsunamis

Facts about ordinary waves precede information about the causes of the huge waves known as tsunamis and the destruction they bring.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

A pictorial summary of the devastation wrought by the Indian Ocean Tsunami, December 26, 2004. Proceeds from this book support Asian disaster relief.

A collection of more than fifty poems about the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004.

Chronicles the stories of four families who managed to survive the December 2004 tsunami that hit Thailand and other parts of the Far East.

Photographs, diagrams, and easy-to-follow text help students learn about tsunamis, explaining what causes them, how they travel, and why they are so devastating.

Photographs and text provide information about how and why floods and tidal waves occur, and discuss what can be done to prevent them, or lessen their effects.

Describes kinds of floods, including those caused by tsunamis and hurricanes, flood watches and warnings, rivers that are flood prone, preventive measures, and various floods of the past.

An exploration of tsunamis that discusses what they are, how they form, where they happen, if they can be predicted, the destruction they can cause, and other related topics, and includes case studies.

Provides information about what scientists have learned through research about earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis; and discusses how that knowledge may be applied to help prevent future catastrophes.