Tsunami: Monster Waves (American Disasters) [Library Binding]

Mary Dodson Wade (Author)

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Grade 4-6–An updated edition of Wade's 2002 work of the same title, this book focuses on the 1946 wave that hit Hawaii and Alaska, destroying, in the process, the Scotch Cap Lighthouse. The author describes the earthquake that caused it, the tsunami's impact, the experiences of the lighthouse crew, and the lessons learned and ongoing attempts to monitor and predict tsunamis. The text covers the topics efficiently and clearly, while very good photos and graphics effectively help explain the concepts and events described. The book is identical to the original, with the only change being the additional chapter on the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, despite the American Disasters series title. Overall, this is a good reminder that tsunamis have struck American territory as well as more remote regions.–Jeffrey A. French, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library, Willowick, OH
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766017869
• ISBN-13: 978-0766017863
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,626,659 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Providing contemporary details to an overall coverage of the science and effects of tsunamis, December 14, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tsunami: Monster Waves (American Disasters) (Library Binding)

This newly updated edition of a prior classic includes amateur video footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, enhancing and providing contemporary details to an overall coverage of the science and effects of tsunamis. A bibliography, glossary, Internet resources and more pack lots of detail into 64 pages, while color photos abound.

5.0 out of 5 stars Providing contemporary details to an overall coverage of the science and effects of tsunamis, December 14, 2005

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tsunami: Monster Waves (American Disasters) (Library Binding)

This newly updated edition of a prior classic includes amateur video footage of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, enhancing and providing contemporary details to an overall coverage of the science and effects of tsunamis. A bibliography, glossary, Internet resources and more pack lots of detail into 64 pages, while color photos abound.