floods

Presents an introduction floods and droughts, in simple text with illustrations, describing the effects of these weather extremes, including information on weather conditions of various regions, as well as what elements cause floods and droughts.

The epic story of the fastest boat ride in history, on a hand-built dory named the "Emerald Mile," through the heart of the Grand Canyon on the Colorado river.

Wendy's knowledge about flash floods stops the vice principal from driving into danger on the way home from the unveiling of the new middle school.

Describes the devastating tidal wave that hit the city of Johnstown and several Pennsylvania villages on Memorial Day, 1889, when the South Fork Dam above the city collapsed as a result of spring rains.

Examines the devastating effects of floods, and describes the elements that cause floods as well as some of the major floods in history.

A girl provides a lighthearted account of the spring floods at her rural home.

A simple retelling of the Bible story in which Noah builds an ark and saves two of each kind of animal from the great flood.

A satisfying tale of a family stranded in a flood--and a reliable old tractor that comes to the rescue.

Describes the destruction caused by the Great Midwest Flood of 1993, the cleanup, and measures taken by business and homeowners to protect their property from future floods.

An introduction to the environmental changes that are predicted to occur in the future, focusing on floods.