Tsunamis

Tsunamis
ISBN-10
1978518536
ISBN-13
9781978518537
Series
Tsunamis
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
48
Language
English
Published
2020-12-15
Publisher
Enslow Publishing, LLC
Author
Monika Davies

Description

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.

Other editions

  • Tsunamis
    • 2020-12-15
    • 50 pages
    • Paperback
    • Enslow Publishing, LLC
  • Tsunamis
    • 2020-12-15
    • 50 pages
    • Paperback
    • Enslow Publishing, LLC
  • Tsunamis
    • 2019-08-01
    • 24 pages
    • Ebook
    • Weigl Publishers
  • Tsunamis
    • 2019-03-27
    • 48 pages
    • Ebook
    • Carson-Dellosa Publishing

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