Explains why tsunamis occur, the damage this natural disaster can inflict, some famous tsunamis, and how people can protect themselves against these giant waves.
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Gr 4-10-Whether their interest lies in the raw power of nature or its resulting destruction, natural disasters are often a fascinating topic. This slim volume, although billed as a high-interest/low-reading level title, is likely to find a wider audience. It is packed with information on the hows and whys of tsunami creation, movement, and the damage that it causes. Each chapter opens with a brief anecdote of a true event with factual material following in short segments and sidebars. The simple diagrams are excellent and the numerous dramatic color photos enliven the presentation. A "Fact Sheet" shows a full-color, topographical world map labeled with the locations and dates of major tsunamis. Given the enduring interest in surfing and the popularity of the Disney movie Johnny Tsunami, this quality book should fly off the shelves.-Steve Clancy, Colonial Village Elementary School, Niagara Falls, NY
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Samantha Bonar is a Capstone Press author.
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By Lynn Ellingwood "The ESOL Teacher" (Webster, NY United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Tsunamis (High Interest Books) (Paperback)
I found this book interesting, even though it was written before the major tsunami of 2005. It told me that tsunamis have happened before and that they happen often enough. It is just amazing how strong the last one was.
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Tsunamis do not occur as often as do other natural disasters, such as earthquakes or tornadoes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea New!
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Tsunamis do not occur as often as do other natural disasters, such as earthquakes or tornadoes. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pacific Ocean, Papua New Guinea New!
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- Powerful Waves (Nature in Action) by D. M. Souza in Back Matter
- Disaster Science by Klutz Press in Back Matter
- Tidal Waves and Flooding (Natural Disasters) by Jane Walker in Back Matter
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