Tsunamis

by Monika Davies

Overview

A tsunami is a series of powerful sea waves that can travel as fast as a commercial jet and sweep people and even buildings away. With approachable text, fascinating sidebars, and diagrams that provide a memorable introduction to Earth science curricula, students will learn about the natural forces that cause these dangerous waves to form. Vivid photographs will keep readers captivated as they learn about the destruction that the worst tsunamis in history caused. Students will learn how scientific research is helping people find better ways to prepare for this dangerous natural disaster.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978518513
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	12/30/2020
Series:	Force of Nature Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.25(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Tsunami Terror 4

Wicked Waves 6

Tsunami Beginnings 16

Historic Tsunamis 26

Preparing for the Future 36

Glossary 46

For More Information 47

Index 48