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21) The living
Author
Series
The living volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Formats
Description
After an earthquake destroys California and a tsunami wrecks the luxury cruise ship where he is a summer employee, high schooler Shy confronts another deadly surprise.
22) Ice storms
Author
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of ice storms, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant ice storms and other freezing events from history"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Nomad Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids guides kids ages 7 to 10 through a scientific introduction to the forces behind extreme meteorological events, including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, flooding, drought, storms, wildfires, and more! Plus, learn the science behind why climate change makes these events more extreme. STEM activities, fascinating facts, essential questions, and links to online resources all help promote deep learning."--...
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In the quiet haven of Clearing, Oregon, four neighbors find their lives upended when they begin to see themselves in parallel realities. Ginny, a devoted surgeon whose work often takes precedence over her family, has a baffling vision of a beautiful co-worker in Ginny's own bed and begins to doubt the solidity of her marriage. Ginny's husband, Mark, a wildlife scientist, sees a vision that suggests impending devastation and grows increasingly paranoid,...
26) The kill order
Author
Series
Maze runner trilogy volume Prequel
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mark struggles to make sense of his new, post-disaster world in this prequel to The Maze Runner"--Provided by publisher.
27) Savage drift
Author
Series
Monument 14 volume 3
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
The survivors of the Monument 14 have finally made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp, but Josie, separated from the group and trapped in a brutal prison camp for exposed Type Os, may lose hope unless her lost love Niko and his companions Astrid, Dean and Jake can rescue her.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
29) Heat waves
Author
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of heat waves, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant heat waves from history"--
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Explores the stories and alleged hauntings of some of the deadliest catastrophes in history, from lost souls left behind in the 2011 Japanese tsunami to a headless ghost frightening miners deep underground. With historical photos and sidebars that are equal parts educational and terrifying, readers will find that sometimes fact is even scarier than fiction.
Author
Series
Imager portfolio volume 5
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Quaeryt's prestigious new rank and marriage to Vaelora are threatened by a devastating volcanic eruption in the old capital of Telaryn, where he is challenged to restore order in the face of chaos, corruption, and an invasion by a would-be conqueror.
32) Sky on fire
Author
Series
Monument 14 volume 2
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
Originally trapped together, the survivors split into two groups, one group making a run on a school bus to the Denver airport hoping to reunite with their parents.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations."--Back cover.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Let your budding meteorologist step into the eye of the storm with this magnificent weather encyclopedia. See catastrophic weather conditions come to life through spectacular images, models and illustrations, whether it s a powerful twister ripping through homes, earthquakes shattering cities and towns, or hailstones the size of tennis balls."-- provided by publisher.
38) After America
Author
Series
Without warning volume 2
Publisher
Del Ray/Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Traces the harrowing reconstruction of the United States after most of its population is killed by a natural disaster, an effort lead by President James Kipper and challenged by pirates, freebooters, and a rogue governor of Texas.
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Celebrating the power of human connection, while encouraging empathy and acts of generosity, this story follows two refugee brothers as they journey to a sheltering beach where they are welcomed by fellow survivors.
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