Tsunamis

by Jennifer Swanson

Overview

Life on Earth is never dull. Storms rage across the planet. Earthquakes tear apart the ground without warning. Other disasters destroy entire cities. But what actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? Earth in Action gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. Core Library is the must-have line of nonfiction books for supporting the Common Core State Standards for grades 3-6. Core Library features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624030062
Publisher:	Abdo Publishing
Publication date:	09/01/2013
Series:	Earth in Action
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	860L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Coastal Terror 4

Chapter 2 Birth of a Killer Wave 14

Chapter 3 Tsunami Phases 24

Chapter 4 Warning: Tsunami Approaching 32

Ten Deadly Tsunamis 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48