Surviving tsunamis / Kevin Cunningham.

Author/creator Cunningham, Kevin, 1966-
Format Book
Publication InfoChicago, Ill. : Raintree, ©2012.
Description32 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Tsunamis--Social aspects. --Juvenile literature.
Crisis management--Social aspects. --Juvenile literature.

SeriesChildren's true stories: natural disasters
Children's true stories. Natural disasters. ^A1108584
Contents Introduction -- Kelly's Cove, Newfoundland: 1929 -- Hilo, Hawaii: 1946 -- Crescent City, California: 1964 -- Phuket, Thailand: 2004 -- Conclusion -- Mapping tsunamis.
Abstract Describes the physics behind tsunamis and gives examples of some famous incidents, including Hilo, Hawaii, and Phuket, Thailand.
General note"Level R." --Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2010036335
ISBN9781410940957 (hc)
ISBN1410940950 (hc)
ISBN9781410941022 (pb)
ISBN1410941027 (pb)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 363.34 C9175S ✔ Available Place Hold