DK Readers L4: Earthquakes and Other Natural Disasters (DK Readers Level 4)

"DK Readers" will help your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst they learn about earthquakes and natural disasters. Encourage your child to read. They will come face-to-face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, and learn about the scientific forces behind these incredible events. "DK Readers" are part of a five-level highly pictorial reading scheme, which uses lively illustrations and engaging stories to encourage reading. Level 4 Readers have rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, additional information, alphabetical glossary and index to help challenge growing readers and build literacy skills. Read them together with children who are reading alone and with reluctant readers. This title includes over "100 DK Readers" in the series.

dk Is Reissuing Some Of Its Most Beloved Readers With A Fresh New Look, Perfect For 21st Century Kids! From The Eruption Of Mount Vesuvius To The San Francisco Earthquake Of 1906, earthquakes And Other Natural Disasters Brings Readers Face To Face With Some Of The Deadliest Natural Disasters Of All Time And Teaches The Scientific Forces That Cause These Incredible Events.

Contents......Page 4 Index......Page 51 Planet power!......Page 6 Vesuvius erupts!......Page 8 Lisbon’s great quake......Page 16 River of Sorrow......Page 20 Pelée awakes......Page 24 Earthquake!......Page 28 Long Island Express......Page 34 Avalanche......Page 40 Bushfire......Page 44 Dealing with disasters......Page 48 Glossary......Page 50 This book brings readers face to face with some of the deadliest natural disasters of all time, from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. As they go, they'll learn about the scientific forces that cause these incredible events. Dorling Kindersley Limited Contents 4 Index 51 Planet power! 6 Vesuvius erupts! 8 Lisbon鈥檚 great quake 16 River of Sorrow 20 Pel茅e awakes 24 Earthquake! 28 Long Island Express 34 Avalanche 40 Bushfire 44 Dealing with disasters 48 Glossary 50 9781405352482 Describes earthquakes and other disasters which have occurred throughout the world, including the Lisbon earthquake of 1755, the San Francisco earthquake of 1906, the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., and the Yellow River flood in 1887 Describes natural disasters which have occurred in various places throughout the world including the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D., the Yellow River flood in 1887, and the Australian bush fires in 1983 Helps your child learn to read and encourage a life-long love of reading whilst they learn about earthquakes and natural disasters.