Tsunamis
By: Ann O. Squire
Series: A true book; True book
Publisher: Children's Press; C. Press/F. Watts Trade
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 48
ISBN-13: 9780531225141; 9781484476062
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Tsunamis; Tsunami damage; Waves
Description: Pushed ashore by powerful earthquakes and other geological events, tsunamis are fast-moving, gigantic waves with the strength and size to wipe out entire towns. Readers will learn about some of history s most devastating tsunamis and find out why they caused so much damage. They will also learn how experts predict tsunamis and what people can do to protect against these deadly waves.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

345 Childrens Plus, Inc.

Accelerated Reader AR 5.9 0.5 180810.
Table of contents: title: What on Earth?; title: What causes a tsunami?; title: The big truth an important geography lesson; title: Tsunamis around the world; title: Predicting tsunamis, preventing damage.