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Children's Encyclopedia of Natural Disasters [Kõva köide]

  • Formaat: Hardback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 274x241x25 mm, kaal: 862 g, Illustrations, color
  • Sari: Arcturus Children's Reference Library
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Feb-2023
  • Kirjastus: Arcturus Editions
  • ISBN-10: 1398820245
  • ISBN-13: 9781398820241
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 128 pages, kõrgus x laius x paksus: 274x241x25 mm, kaal: 862 g, Illustrations, color
  • Sari: Arcturus Children's Reference Library
  • Ilmumisaeg: 28-Feb-2023
  • Kirjastus: Arcturus Editions
  • ISBN-10: 1398820245
  • ISBN-13: 9781398820241
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Discover the extraordinary power of nature in this comprehensive visual encyclopedia with full-color illustrations.

Full of fascinating facts and dramatic photography from around the world, and based on the latest research, this is a definitive guide to natural disasters. You'll discover their causes, explore how they unfold, and see for yourself the incredible and inspirational ways in which scientists and rescue workers work together to protect the public.

Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia is the perfect introduction to this dramatic and important area of geography. Ideal for readers aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Children's Reference Library uses stunning photography, fabulous facts and useful diagrams to introduce a variety of subjects - from the animal kingdom to space. Great to dip into, these reference guides are a staple for any child's bookshelf.

With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic natural events.

This comprehensive encyclopedia presents in-depth information in a way that is engaging and accessible to young readers.

The Arcturus Children's Reference Library series has been translated into 16 languages and sold over 715,000 copies worldwide!

Introduction 4(2)
Chapter 1 Earthquakes
6(20)
What Is an Earthquake?
6(2)
Patchwork of Plates
8(2)
Moving Lands
10(2)
Where Earthquakes Happen
12(2)
How Earthquakes Happen
14(2)
Sea Quakes
16(2)
Watching Out for Quakes
18(2)
On the Ground
20(2)
Human Catastrophe
22(2)
After the Quake
24(2)
Chapter 2 What Is a Flood?
26(20)
Flowing Rivers
28(2)
Flood Patterns
30(2)
Flash Floods
32(2)
Coastal Flooding
34(2)
Flood Damage
36(2)
Human-Made Floods
38(2)
Effects on the Landscape
40(2)
Living with Floods
42(2)
Flood Protection
44(2)
Chapter 3 Forest Fires
46(20)
What is a Forest Fire?
46(2)
What Is a Fire?
48(2)
How Forest Fires Start
50(2)
Human-Made Forest Fires
52(2)
How Forest Fires Spread
54(2)
Types of Forest Fires
56(2)
Fires and the Landscape
58(2)
Forest Recovery
60(2)
Forest Fires and People
62(2)
Fighting Forest Fires
64(2)
Chapter 4 Volcanoes
66(20)
What Are Volcanoes?
66(2)
How Do Volcanoes Form?
68(2)
Inside a Volcano
70(2)
Shields and Cinders
72(2)
Explosive Volcanoes
74(2)
Mountains and Islands
76(2)
Blown Apart
78(2)
Environmental Effects
80(2)
Mud and Flood
82(2)
Living With Volcanoes
84(2)
Chapter 5 Tsunamis
86(20)
What Is a Tsunami?
86(2)
The Tsunami Zone
88(2)
Earthquakes and Tsunamis
90(2)
Volcanoes and Tsunamis
92(2)
Watery Buildup
94(2)
Minute by Minute
96(2)
Human Catastrophe
98(2)
Sending Help
100(2)
Terrible Aftermath
102(2)
Rebuilding
104(2)
Chapter 6 Hurricanes
106(20)
What Is a Hurricane?
106(2)
Where Hurricanes Happen
108(2)
How Hurricanes Happen
110(2)
Anatomy of a Hurricane
112(2)
Predictable Buildup
114(2)
Wild Winds and Water
116(2)
Riding the Storm
118(2)
People in Danger
120(2)
Helping Out
122(2)
After the Storm
124(2)
Glossary 126(2)
Index 128