21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science
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The Science of a Nuclear Plant Explosion
by Meg Marquardt
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind nuclear plant explosions. The chapters explain case studies of plant explosions, analyze the causes and effects, and explore how to prevent these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Sink Hole
by Robin Koontz
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind sinkholes. The chapters examine historical sinkholes, describe environmental factors that cause sinkholes, and explain how scientists respond to these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Hurricane
by Mary Reina
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Shipwreck
by Lisa Amstutz
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind shipwrecks. The chapters examine history's deadliest shipwrecks, explain how ships sink, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer ships. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Plane Crash
by Carol S. Surges
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Bridge Collapse
by Nikole Brooks Bethea
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built, and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of an Earthquake
by Lois Sepahban
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine notable earthquakes in history, explain why earthquakes occur, and show how scientists and engineers are working to understand earthquakes and build damage-resistant structures. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of an Avalanche
by Carol Hand
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects. The chapters explore case studies of avalanches, identify environmental factors that cause these disasters, and explain how experts prevent avalanches. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of an Oil Spill
by Andrea Wang
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind oil spills and their effects. The chapters examine history's worst oil spills, explain how oil spills happen, and show how scientists are developing safer ways to collect and transport oil. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Pandemic
by Robin Koontz
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind pandemics and their effects. The chapters examine the deadliest pandemics in history, explain how these diseases spread so quickly, and show how scientists are working to prevent and contain future disease outbreaks. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Tsunami
by Robin Koontz
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Tornado
by Linda Cernak
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Volcanic Eruption
by Samantha Bell
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind volcanic eruptions. The chapters examine notable volcanic eruptions in history, explain why volcanoes erupt, and show how scientists are working to understand and predict eruptions. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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The Science of a Flood
by Meg Marquardt
Part of the 21st Century Skills Library: Disaster Science series
This book discusses the science behind floods. The chapters describe historical floods, analyze climate conditions that cause floods, and examine how scientists predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
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