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Item Details
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ASIAN TSUNAMI
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| By: |
John Townsend |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£13.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1406202916 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781406202915 |
| Publisher: |
CAPSTONE GLOBAL LIBRARY LTD |
| Pub. date: |
27 July, 2006 |
| Series: |
When Disaster Struck |
| Pages: |
56 |
| Description: |
Looks at a number of man-made and natural disasters that have occurred throughout history. This title unfolds chapter by chapter, with emphasis on the human stories. It features a variety of text types including personal accounts, newspaper reports and timelines. It links to a range of curriculum subjects. |
| Synopsis: |
On the morning after Christmas, 2004, scientists detected a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean. They had no idea it had triggered a deadly wave. This tsunami would leave about 280,000 people dead and 1.5 million children homeless. Learn about the largest aid operation in the history of the world and the miraculous survival of some of the people who were washed out to sea. This book explains why tsunamis occur and what can be done to minimize their damage. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about this devastating natural disaster. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Raintree |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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