floods

"Across the globe, scientists and civilians alike are noticing rapidly rising sea levels, and higher and higher tides pushing more water directly into the places we live, from our most vibrant, historic cities to our last remaining traditional coastal villages. With each crack in the great ice sheets of the Arctic and Antarctica, and each tick upwards of Earth's thermometer, we are moving closer to the brink of broad disaster. By century's end, hundreds of millions of people will be retreating from the world's shores as our coasts become inundated and our landscapes transformed"--Jacket flap.

"A chronological look at Hurricane Harvey, its aftermath, the damage caused by the storm, and relief efforts."--Provided by publisher.

An exploration of floods, covering causes, locations, history, all-time records, and more.

Explores the Tigris and Euphrates rivers from where they begin in Turkey, travel down through northern Syria and Iraq and join to form the Shatt al Arab before emptying into the Persian Gulf.

Presents a narrative history of the 1889 Johnstown Flood to chronicle key events, the damage that rendered the flood oneof America's worst disasters, and the pivotal contributions of key figures, from dam engineer John Parke to American RedCross founder Clara Barton."--Provided by publisher.

"A storm is coming to coastal North Carolina. Amy and Elliott - volunteers at the local dog shelter - have a job to do. The rescued puppies need to get to higher ground, and fast! The kids scramble to get the puppies into their cages, and then the van of volunteers and dogs is on its way. But they are one puppy short. Did it run off in the rain? Is it back at the shelter? An old book, a series of riddles, and a spooky storm all lead to a mystery only the kids can solve"--Provided by publisher.

"Typhoons, monsoons, cyclones, and bursting dams--readers will be transfixed by the floods these monster storms create. Photographs capture these breathtaking phenomena and their devastating effects on human society. This exploration of the ten worst floods humanity has endured will be a key feature in STEM, history, and geography curricula. Readers will delve into scientific explanations for these disasters, gain experience with maps, and ponder critical thinking questions that assess their understanding of this fascinating topic"--From the publisher's web site.

"This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding"--Provided by the publisher.