Floods

By Graeme Davis

Book Overview

What causes a huge river like the Mississippi to flood? Where are floods most common? What kind of damage do they cause? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about floods. The Real World Math: Natural Disasters books show readers how they can use their math skills to learn more about the 21st Century world that we live in. Read all of the titles in the series: Droughts Tornadoes Earthquakes Tsunamis Floods Volcanic Eruptions Hurricanes Wildfires To guide your reading, look for these notes that will help build the understanding and skills you'll need in the 21st century: Learning & innovation Skills You need to learn about many things, but you also need to learn how to learn. These notes give you hints about how to use what you know in better and more creative ways. 21st Century Content You study reading, math, science, and social studies. You also need to learn about the world of work and your community. These notes tell you about business and money. They also give you ideas about how you can help yourself, your community, and the world. Life & Career Skills These notes tell you about skills you will use throughout your life. They give you ideas about how to work well with others, make good decisions, and achieve your goal on life. Book jacket.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1610803248
• ISBN13: 9781610803243
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.6" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8