
Environmental Disasters Set
Chelsea House Publishers(Author)
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 30. April 2005
Book
Hardback
978-0-8160-5753-5 (ISBN)
Description
The ""Environmental Disasters"" set presents and analyzes the significance and impact of environmental catastrophes by examining major disasters worldwide. Each volume provides a vivid description of the events leading up to the disaster, what happened during the occurrence, and the aftermath. By examining the overall effects of these environmental disasters, this set helps readers understand nature's and humankind's true force and capacity for destruction. Numerous photographs enhance the rich text, and abundant sidebars throughout highlight interesting facts. A comprehensive, stimulating collection, ""Environmental Disasters"" takes a closer look at some of the powerful events that have shaped our world. Each volume contains: numerous black-and-white photographs; illuminating sidebars; a chronology and a timeline; a glossary of terms; a helpful bibliography; and a comprehensive index.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
Young adult
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
College/higher education
US School Grade: From Sixth Grade to Twelfth Grade
Weight
633 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5753-5 (9780816057535)
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