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Washed Away by Floods

by Charles Hofer
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When thinking about natural disasters, floods probably aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, a sudden rise in water level can cause great destruction and even death. This book explores where and why floods occur and features photographs of the incredible damage they can cause. Readers will learn how people survived some of the worst floods in recent history as well as new prediction methods to help avoid the damage and destruction floods can cause. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Natural Disasters: How People Survive

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    March 28, 2018

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781538325704

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.9
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      April 1, 2018

      Gr 4-7-The alarming frequency of natural disasters makes this a timely series to consider. Each title first focuses on the environmental conditions that lead to the titular event before segueing to information about how technology helps scientists predict an event, and how readers can prepare and survive. Each title provides a list of safety tips, potentially comforting and empowering for students worried about extreme weather. Highlighted text areas draw attention to particular disasters in history, while photographs and illustrations add visual interest. VERDICT A fine mix of survival tips and scientific content makes this appropriate for middle grade students.

      Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.9
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4

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