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Author Portman, Michael, 1976-

Title Deadly floods / by Michael Portman.

Imprint New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  551.4 PORTMAN    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description 31 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Series Angry Earth
Note Includes glossary.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Contents Water works - A fact of life - The water cycle - Falling water - River floods - Saturation - Changing ground - Flood types - Why are floods dangerous? - Can floods be good? - Can floods be controlled? - Floods around the world - Flood safety.
Summary This book explains the science behind floods, describes four of history's worst floods, and includes tips for protecting yourself from these natural disasters.
Audience 4-8 Medialog, Inc.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 5.4 0.5 quiz: 148237
Subject Floods.
ISBN 9781433965333 (lib.)
9781433965357 (pbk.)

 
    
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