A monstrous megatsunami sounds like the plot of thrilling action movie, but could this catastrophic natural disaster really be in our future? As climate change continues to impact the planet in dangerous and destructive ways, it's best to be prepared. This volume introduces readers to the concept of extreme storms in an entertaining way. They'll learn survival tips for situations ranging from silly to scary. A chilling design with creepy, full-color images add to the excitement. Even reluctant readers will be drawn to this spooky, high-interest topic.

A monstrous megatsunami sounds like the plot of thrilling action movie, but could this catastrophic natural disaster really be in our future? As climate change continues to impact the planet in dangerous and destructive ways, it's best to be prepared. This volume introduces readers to the concept of extreme storms in an entertaining way. They'll learn survival tips for situations ranging from silly to scary. A chilling design with creepy, full-color images add to the excitement. Even reluctant readers will be drawn to this spooky, high-interest topic.

"What would you do if you see a wall of water in the distance? A megatsunami could wipe out electricity, food supply, and even damage homes. It's time to become a megatsunami survival expert...just in case. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with compelling extreme disaster survival while a 2nd and 3rd grade reading level makes the nonfiction narrative accessible. It's a roaring good time!"--

Tsunamis make headlines around the world for their damage and destruction. What should you do if a killer wave is coming your way? Learn about tsunami preparations and procedures in this instructive title.

"When faced with nature's life and death circumstances, how would you respond? Survival stories recounts true stories of people overcoming adversity and surviving against the odds. Readers will learn which decisions survivors made that led to their rescues as well as tips and tricks on how to survive in similar situations"--Back cover.

Describes the physics behind tsunamis and gives examples of some famous incidents, including Hilo, Hawaii, and Phuket, Thailand.

Set in the year 2019, a series of catastrophic mega-earthquakes strike the Pacific Northwest in a violent fury that terrorizes the population and rocks their world. The ensuing flooding from tsunamis causes devastating destruction to entire coastal cities, triggering a humanitarian crisis. While survivors cling to life, emergency responders show extraordinary bravery, risking their own lives to extract victims from the rubble of collapsed and burning buildings. Dramatic rescues and the tragic loss of lives will tug at your heart strings. Yet hope springs eternal, inspired by the courage and kindness of countless ordinary citizens who give their all to help their neighbors in any way they can. Readers will benefit from practical survival strategies outlined in this documentary fiction that go beyond "flashlights and water". the motto "BE PREPARED" is not one to be taken lightly. How long can you survive without power, communication, food and shelter in the aftermath of a mega-thrust earthquake? That will depend on you.

This book provides comprehensive scientific information and knowledge survival tips on how to survive a tsunami. It is especially useful to those living (or about to live) in tsunami-prone areas, and to travelers who may visit such areas. The book is composed of two parts: the first consisting of three chapters on how to survive a tsunami by (i) describing precious lessons obtained from actual tsunami disasters, (ii) imparting fundamental knowledge of tsunami science for survival, and (iii) listing measures for tsunami disaster mitigation. The second part provides more detailed scientific knowledge on tsunamis and consists two chapters: one describes tsunami occurrence mechanism and near-shore behavior; the other mentions numerical simulation and tsunami forecasting. This book has been awarded the 2009 Book of the Year Award by the Japan Society of Civil Engineers.

The last ice age ended over 11,000 years ago, but could the next one be right around the corner? How would humanity make it through freezing temperatures and brutal storms? Would we survive like early humans did, or would our species meet a chilling end? Readers of this ultimate survival guide will be prepared for the worst and coldest disaster that Mother Nature can throw at them. Full-color photographs and a thrilling, immersive design will sweep readers away on this bone-chilling adventure. They'll learn survival tips for situations ranging from silly to scary. An entertaining approach to a high-interest topic, this volume is sure to be a popular addition to any library or classroom.