| Natural Disaster Response Contributor(s): Collier Hillstrom, Laurie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1420508733 ISBN-13: 9781420508734 Publisher: Lucent Press OUR PRICE: $38.98 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government |
| Dewey: 363.34 |
| LCCN: 2014037714 |
| Series: Hot Topics (Lucent) |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7" W x 9.1" (0.92 lbs) 104 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book will cover global natural disasters that have occurred over the last twenty years. Not only will it provide some background on the disaster, but it will provide what actions were taken as a result of the disaster and whether those actions improv; Young people today are inundated with information but often lack the tools for understanding the complex issues that stir public debate; this series provides clear, balanced, and thoughtful examination of the hot-button issues of the day.; Carefully crafted narrative, fully documented primary and secondary source quotations, informative sidebars, and study questions all provide excellent starting points for research and discussion. Full-color photographs, maps, and charts enhance volumes in |