Tsunamis

by Rochelle Baltzer

Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of tsunamis. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they change land and affect communities. A simple diagram illustrates a wave train. A Case Study chapter discusses the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, while a map aids comprehension. The 2011 Japan tsunami is shown as well. Damage, safety methods, rescue missions, measurement, and prediction...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1617830348
• ISBN13: 9781617830341
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Big Buddy Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 9.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4