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  • The Worst Man-Made Environmental Disasters - Science Book for Kids 9-12 | Children's Science & Nature Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Man sure is relentless in seeking higher learning and a more comfortable living. Unfortunately, some of these initiatives lead to The Worst Man-Made Environmental Disasters. Some of the results of these disasters have even left scars to Mother Earth. What are these accidents and could they have been prevented? What can you do to avoid the same mishaps from happening today? ... Read more

    R59,90

  • Pan Quemado y Conos de Nieve (Spanish Edition)

    Una Historia de un Simulacro de Incendio Exitoso

    by Heather L. Beal ...
    Mom's Choice Award WinnerLily y Niko están en la clase de cuidado de niños cuando la alarma de incendio sonaba. ¿Valdrá la pena la práctica del simulacro de incendio de los niños? ¿O su diversión del día de nieve se esfumará junto con el pan tostado?Leyendo este libro es una buena manera para padres, proveedores de cuidado infantil, y otros cuidadores familiares para qué hablen con niños pequeños ... Read more

    R50,21

  • Pen Griye Brile ak Kònè Krèm Nèj (Haitian Creole Edition)

    Yon istwa sou egzèsis dife pou timoun

    by Heather L. Beal ...
    Mom's Choice Award WinnerLily ak Niko nan gadri a pandan alam lafimen an deklanche. Èske egzèsis dife timoun yo ap pote fwi? Oswa èske jounen amizan nèj yo a ap pase nan lafimen, ansanm ak pen griye a?Li liv sa se yon bon mwayen pou paran, responsab gadri, ak moun k'ap bay swen, pale ak timoun piti ak timoun ki nan laj preskolè sou egzèsis evakyasyon nan ka dife nan yon fason ki pa fè pè. Ou ka ... Read more

    R50,21

  • Nature's Wrath : From Tornadoes to Volcanic Eruptions | Junior Scholars Edition | Children's Earth Sciences Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Nature is caring. It provides everything you need to survive. However, Earth’s internal dynamics also produce catastrophic phenomena like tornadoes and volcanic eruptions. In this ebook, you will learn why and how natural disasters happen. If you know the why’s and the how’s, then you can easily figure out how to survive these catastrophic events. Start reading today. ... Read more

    R89,92

  • Natural Disasters

    by Alison Hawes ...
    Series series Download
    Download is a series of books for older pupils with a low reading ability. This series of readers uses extreme sports, fast cars and popular culture as a theme to turn reluctant and less able teenagers back to reading. Nature's still the boss- and she isn't always pretty! Powerful winds and towering waves. Emergency teams in disaster zones. Feel the real power of nature! ... Read more

    R111,77

  • The Carbon Diaries. Euer schönes Leben kotzt mich an

    by Saci Lloyd ...
    Translated by Barbara Abedi ...
    Klimawandel betrifft uns alle! Saci Lloyd zeigt eindrucksvoll die Auswirkungen einer globalen Katastrophe auf. Eine Geschichte, die wachrüttelt!Laura Brown kann es nicht fassen: Die britische Regierung erlässt ein Gesetz zum Schutz der Umwelt. Alle müssen von nun an mit einer CO2-Card für ihren Luxus bezahlen. Urlaub auf Ibiza, ein warmer Winterabend vor dem Fernseher, Tanzen in der Disko mit ... Read more

    R139,00

  • 颱風來的日子：防颱準備總動員，培養孩子的應變生存能力！

    by 鄭博真, Poppy Li ...
    小偉全家去外公的民宿度假，不巧遇到颱風來襲，他們怎麼做？為什麼會有颱風？颱風怎麼會有名字？颱風造成了哪些災害？颱風過後，大家要怎麼做？◎關於颱風這件事身處臺灣，高溫、多雨和夏季颱風的氣候特徵，你一定不陌生！其中有關颱風景象，更是令人印象深刻了。尤其是當颱風直接侵襲時就會形成災害，強風暴雨的新聞畫面，相信大家都心有餘悸，因為共伴環流所造成的雨量對環境影響甚大。一般臺灣一年會有數個颱風，根據氣象局表示，7月為颱風生成高峰期，每年平均要有3.6個颱風生成。侵襲臺灣的颱風平均有3至4個，每次颱風警報，大家都會嚴陣以待、做足準備，千萬不能輕忽颱風的威脅。◎颱風來了，你該怎麼辦暑假期間是小孩最開心可以玩樂休息的日子。如同繪本故事，小偉跟著家人來到宜蘭民宿展開旅遊行程，正開心躍躍欲試地想著去海邊遊玩的場景時，卻不料新聞報導出現防颱警報，一時心碎滿地，因為颱風來襲意外打斷了期盼已久的假期 ... Read more

    R197,89

  • All About Earthquakes: A Kid’s Guide to Shaky Ground and Seismic Waves

    Learning Books For Kids, #7

    by Shah Rukh ...
    Series Book 7 - Learning Books For Kids
    "All About Earthquakes: A Kid's Guide to Shaky Ground and Seismic Waves" takes young readers on an exciting journey into the world of earthquakes. From the secret movements of tectonic plates to the science of seismic waves, this book explains how and why the Earth shakes. Kids will discover amazing facts about famous quakes, tsunami waves, and how animals sense tremors before humans. Packed with ... Read more

    R80,05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Desert Survival Stories

    by Cynthia O'Brien ...
    Series series Searchlight Books ™ — Survival Stories
    Deserts are some of the harshest places on Earth.They can be burning hot during the day and freezing at night. There is little or no water. Dust and sandstorms can make it hard to find the way. Despite these dangers, people have survived being stranded in the desert, from cars breaking down on rural roads, to a plane crash forcing survivors to walk over 100 miles for help. Find out how they made ... Read more

    R162,25

  • Cave Survival Stories

    by Cynthia O'Brien ...
    Series series Searchlight Books ™ — Survival Stories
    Cavers explore some of the deepest areas of the Earth, visiting caves to map them and to explore.But conditions in caves can change quickly. Flash floods and rock falls can trap cavers deep underground. Rescue operations often bring together experts from around the world. Learn how real people have survived being trapped in a cave and made it out alive, from a stranded youth soccer team to trapped ... Read more

    R162,25

  • Hurricane Katrina and the Flooding of New Orleans

    A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

    by Mary K. Pratt ...
    Series series Cause-and-Effect Disasters
    In August 2005, a massive hurricane hit New Orleans and much of the Gulf Coast. Levees created to protect New Orleans from flooding failed, and water rushed into the city. Some stranded residents waited days in horrible conditions for rescue to arrive. More than a thousand people died, and thousands more lost their homes. Could anyone have prevented these losses?To understand the impact of a ... Read more

    R82,90

  • The Snow Walker

    by Margaret K. Wetterer, Charles M. Wetterer ...
    Illustrated by Mary O'Keefe Young ...
    Series series On My Own History
    One morning in March 1888, twelve-year-old Milton Daub awoke to find the world buried in snow. The blizzard was like nothing Milton and his neighbors in the Bronx had ever seen. No one dared go out into the storm. No one, that is, except Milton. He and his father made a pair of snowshoes from barrel hoops and old roller skates. Then Milton stepped bravely into the storm to buy milk for his family. ... Read more

    R105,79

  • The Great Chicago Fire

    A Cause-and-Effect Investigation

    by Michael Regan ...
    Series series Cause-and-Effect Disasters
    On October 8, 1871, a fierce fire broke out in the bustling city of Chicago. Jumping rivers and burning miles of buildings and homes, the flames raged for more than two days. More than a hundred people died, and thousands were left homeless. Could the city have prevented this blaze?To understand the impact of a disaster, you must understand its causes. How did Chicago's building methods add fuel ... Read more

    R82,90

  • Extreme Earthquakes and Tsunamis

    by John Farndon ...
    Series series When Nature Attacks
    Earthquakes can destroy entire cities in mere minutes and send shock waves rippling around the world. These devastating quakes become even more deadly when followed by monster waves. Tsunamis may travel faster than a jet across thousands of miles of ocean. Once they reach the coast, these huge walls of water can wash away everything in their path in one fatal whoosh. No place on Earth is entirely ... Read more

    R82,90

  • Volcanoes The Ultimate Book

    Experience the Heat, Power, and Beauty of Volcanoes

    by Jenny Kellett, Bellanova Books ...
    Series Book 1 - Earth Explorers
    "Discover the explosive world of volcanoes!"Unleash the fiery secrets of Earth's most powerful forces with "Volcanoes: The Ultimate Book"! Written by Jenny Kellett, a best-selling non-fiction author with an MSc in Geographic Science, this engaging and educational book takes young readers aged 9-12 on an exhilarating journey into the heart of volcanic marvels and mysteries. Packed with fascinating ... Read more

    Was R92,18 Now R80,05 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tsunami Disasters

    by Jay Hawkins ...
    Series series Catastrophe!
    Who can forget the horrific images of the disastrous tsunami, triggered by a massive earthquake, in Japan in March 2011? This gripping volume reveals some of the most dramatic and devastating tsunamis throughout history, including Japan, Sumatra in 2004, and Chile in 1868. It also studies the strides scientists have made in improving their ability to predict such catastrophes. Sidebars feature ... Read more

    R436,64

  • Hurricane Hunters: Measures of Central Tendency

    by Christine Dugan ...
    Series series Mathematics Readers
    Learn about measures of central tendency while following the lives and work of hurricane hunters! This engaging title teaches readers about the instruments that hurricane hunters use and encourages them to analyze the data that these instruments collect. With these exciting examples, readers will be able to master mathematical statistics, measures of central tendency, mean, median, mode, range, ... Read more

    R120,97 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Los terremotos

    by William B. Rice ...
    Series Book 1 - Science Readers: A Closer Look
    Most of the Earth's changes happen over millions of years, but earthquakes can force significant changes to the land in just a few moments. Readers will learn the science of plate tectonics and its role in the development of earthquakes around the globe. They will also learn that not all rocks are created equal. In fact, rocks are all different ages! This Spanish-translated book concludes with ... Read more

    R120,97 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Los volcanes

    by William B. Rice ...
    Las imágenes de un volcán en erupción pueden ser fascinantes. Los lectores podrían sorprenderse al saber que los volcanes entran en erupción cada día. Algunos entran en erupción constantemente, mientras que otros permanecen inactivos durante años o incluso siglos. A través de texto interesante y fotografías brillantes en este título en español, los lectores aprenden lo que sucede debajo de la ... Read more

    R120,97 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Failure: Disasters In History

    by Elise Wallace ...
    This informational text is packed with facts and sidebars about historical and modern-day disasters such as the Space Shuttle Challenger, the Great Smog of London, the Pacific Garbage Patch, the Library of Alexandria, Chernobyl, and more. Featuring TIME? content and images, the high-interest content will engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. ... Read more

    R208,14 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Floods

    by Tracy Vonder Brink ...
    Series series Natural Disasters Where I Live
    What causes a flood? What's a flash flood? Look inside to discover the answers and learn all about these high-water hazards. Each book in the Natural Disasters Where I Live series uncovers the facts behind deadly forces of nature. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. ... Read more

    R228,72 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Safe Children Safe Nation

    Engaging Stories to Guide Children on Staying Safe During Natural Disasters and Emergencies.

    by Bilal ...
    Some countries in the world face numerous dangers and natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, storms, fires, and the impacts of climate change. Additionally, road accidents are also major concerns.A large number of boys and girls go to school daily to obtain an education. During this time, they may face various dangers. Often, children are unaware of these dangers and are mentally and ... Read more

    R122,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Nuclear War

    by Allan Morey ...
    Series series It's the End of the World!
    Nuclear war became a reality when the United States dropped two nuclear bombs in Japan during World War II. Despite the devastating results, many countries still own nuclear weapons. This high-interest title explores how the world would end from a nuclear war. From blast waves and radiation to a nuclear winter, the detonation of multiple nuclear bombs would cause worldwide destruction. Features ... Read more

    R260,12

  • Alien Invasion

    by Allan Morey ...
    Series series It's the End of the World!
    We have all wondered about the possibility of intelligent life visiting Earth. But what if their intentions were to take over? With superior intelligence and weapons, humans may not stand a chance. This title explores the worst-case scenario of an alien invasion, from what we know about the potential for alien life to what plans may be in the works in case of attack. Features look back at the ... Read more

    R260,12