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Smithsonian eBook Series

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  • When the Earth Shakes

    Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis

    by Simon Winchester ...
    Series series Smithsonian
    Earthquakes,volcanoes,tsunamis.Headline-making natural disasters with devastating consequences for millions of people. But what do we actually know about these literally earth-shaking events?New York Times bestselling author, explorer, journalist, and geologist Simon Winchester—who’s been shaken by earthquakes in New Zealand, skied through Greenland to help prove the theory of plate tectonics, and ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • When the Sky Breaks

    Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and the Worst Weather in the World

    by Simon Winchester ...
    Series series Smithsonian
    New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester looks at which way the wind blows in this exciting book about giant storms.Simon Winchester is an avid weather watcher. He’s scanned the skies in Oklahoma, waiting for the ominous “finger” of a tornado to touch the Earth. He’s hunkered down in Hong Kong when typhoon warning signals went up. He’s visited the world’s hottest and wettest places, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

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  • Twisters and Other Terrible Storms

    A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday

    by Mary Pope Osborne ...
    Illustrated by Will Osborne, Sal Murdocca ...
    Series Book 8 - Magic Tree House Fact Tracker
    The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #23: Twister on Tuesday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds ... Read more

    Was $5.99 USD Now $4.99 USD

  • Droughts

    by Melissa Stewart ...
    Illustrated by Andre Ceolin ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about droughts in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.The earth—and everything on it—needs water. But lately, it’s been unusually sunny, warm, and dry. The weather anchor announces that your area is experiencing a drought! Where do droughts happen? How do we know that we are in a drought? Why is rainfall important? Do droughts just affect people? Can scientists ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Water, Water Everywhere, What & Why? : Third Grade Science Books Series

    3rd Grade Water Books for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Earth Sciences Books
    Complement your child's official textbook with this attractive piece of educational material. This book is complete with pictures and as few texts as possible. This would allow for a universal understanding of the concepts presented therein. The fluid flow of thoughts, along with supporting images will make learning a fun experience for your children. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Prairie

    The Nature Series, #8

    by Lisa E. Jobe ...
    Series Book 8 - The Nature Series
    Learn about the prairie through the photo fantasy artwork of Lisa E. Jobe. Children will add a new plant or animal to the prairie landscape with the turn of each page. Containing pictures and vocabulary words only, this book is perfect for the child in your home. ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Nature Attacks! (I Survived True Stories #2)

    by Lauren Tarshis ...
    Series Book 2 - I Survived True Stories
    From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come four harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters.REAL KIDS. REAL DISASTERS.The author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series brings us more harrowing true stories of real kids up against terrible forces of nature. From fourteen-year-old lone survivor of the shark attacks ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Tornado Terror (I Survived True Stories #3)

    by Lauren Tarshis ...
    Series Book 3 - I Survived True Stories
    From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, comes two gripping accounts of two young people who survived two terrifying twisters.The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed theheart of a ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Volcanoes! That Go Boom

    by Speedy Publishing ...
    How does a nature book about volcanoes spark a child's imagination? Children are attracted by vivid colors and the potential of excitement. A nature book filled with bright pictures of volcanoes, mountains and hot lava is sure to be of interest to young minds. Youngsters are exposed to volcanic activity in news and movies. A book that explores the realities of volcanic activity is sure to be a ... Read more

    $4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Weather We Like It or Not!: Cool Games to Play on A Rainy Day

    Weather for Kids - Earth Sciences

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Weather Books
    Mr. Sun is hiding to let the rain fall down. What exciting game can you play when it's all puddles outside? Turn the pages of this book to find the perfect game to play without getting wet. This book is literally a sea of knowledge that will entertain you and your family the whole day! Order your copy today! ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • What Was Hurricane Katrina?

    by Robin Koontz, Who HQ ...
    Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...
    Series series What Was?
    On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph. ... Read more

    Was $6.99 USD Now $5.99 USD

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  • What Makes a Blizzard?

    Illustrated by Maddie Frost ...
    by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld ...
    Series series Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
    Read and find out about blizzards and winter weather in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.All blizzards are snowstorms, but not all snowstorms are blizzards. What is the difference? How much snow falls during a blizzard? How fast are the winds? How cold does it get during a blizzard? Read and find out!What Makes a Blizzard comes chock-full of visual aids like charts, sidebars, ... Read more

    Was $4.99 USD Now $0.99 USD