Deadly Floods
Flooding is a common occurrence in nature, but extensive flooding can cause millions of dollars in damage and can be deadly. Floods occur everywhere rain falls, even deserts. Readers will trace the origins of floods, from the formation of rain clouds to the fast-rising waters of a flash flood. They’ll witness the destructive capabilities of water through powerful photos. Perhaps most importantly, they’ll learn what to do to stay safe during a flood.
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Deadly Floods
Flooding is a common occurrence in nature, but extensive flooding can cause millions of dollars in damage and can be deadly. Floods occur everywhere rain falls, even deserts. Readers will trace the origins of floods, from the formation of rain clouds to the fast-rising waters of a flash flood. They’ll witness the destructive capabilities of water through powerful photos. Perhaps most importantly, they’ll learn what to do to stay safe during a flood.
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Deadly Floods

Deadly Floods

by Michael Portman
Deadly Floods

Deadly Floods

by Michael Portman

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Overview

Flooding is a common occurrence in nature, but extensive flooding can cause millions of dollars in damage and can be deadly. Floods occur everywhere rain falls, even deserts. Readers will trace the origins of floods, from the formation of rain clouds to the fast-rising waters of a flash flood. They’ll witness the destructive capabilities of water through powerful photos. Perhaps most importantly, they’ll learn what to do to stay safe during a flood.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781433965333
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2012
Series: Angry Earth
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.80(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 910L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Water Works 4

A Fact of Life 6

The Water Cycle 8

Falling Water 10

River Floods 12

Saturation 14

Changing Ground 16

Flood Types 18

Why Are Floods Dangerous? 20

Can Floods Be Good? 22

Can Floods Be Controlled? 24

Floods Around the World 26

Flood Safety 28

Glossary 30

For More Information 31

Index 32

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