Vladimir The Volcano: A Tale of an Unforeseen Eruption

Vladimir The Volcano: A Tale of an Unforeseen Eruption
Author: Rana Boulos
Publisher: Independent Publishing Network
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-08-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781800497160

What happens before a volcano erupts? What is "magma"? Why does a volcano erupt? What happens to lava? This is a tale about a volcano called Vladimir who suddenly awakens from his deep slumber. Vladimir doesn't feel too well. But why? Come along and learn about what happens to Vladimir from the time he awakens to the time he finally erupts!

Going to the Volcano

Going to the Volcano
Author: Andy Stanton
Publisher: Hachette Children's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781444933451

Buckle up and jump on board for the funniest, most EXPLOSIVE picture book of the year - you'll want to read it again and again-o! Join two intrepid explorers as they take a train-o, jump on a plane-o, ride a Great Dane-o (down the lane-o) on their way to look at the volcano. Nothing could possibly go wrong - could it?! A hilariously anarchic rhyming story from multi-award-winning author Andy Stanton. Andy has won a string of awards for his Mr Gum books, including the Red House Children's Book Award, the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, and the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book With Pictures (twice). Miguel Ordonez is the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Your Baby's First Word Will Be Dada, written by Jimmy Fallon, the Emmy and Grammy award-winning host of NBC's The Tonight Show.

Volcanoes - Why Do They Happen?

Volcanoes - Why Do They Happen?
Author: Baby Professor
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2015-12-20
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1682808211

Why do volcanoes go "ka-boom!"? This unique approach to vulcanology is highly inspiring to young children. The use of carefully selected images only help in driving home certain points of discussion. This is a picture book that your child will definitely love and learn the most from. Don't forget to grab a copy today!

Pearl the Raindrop

Pearl the Raindrop
Author: Rana Boulos
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-07-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781800497153

Join Pearl, a simple drop of water from the sea, who embarks on an exciting journey to find the answers to the water cycle process.

Krakatoa

Krakatoa
Author: Simon Winchester
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2004-06-03
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0141926236

'Bracingly apocalyptic stuff: atmospheric, chock-full of information and with a constantly escalating sense of pace and tension' Sunday Telegraph Simon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his code and how rubber allowed the world to talk; of Alfred Wegener, the crack-pot German explorer and father of geology. In breathtaking detail he describes how one island and its inhabitants were blasted out of existence and how colonial society was turned upside-down in a cataclysm whose echoes are still felt to this day.

Tamara the Tornado: A Hero in Disguise

Tamara the Tornado: A Hero in Disguise
Author: Rana Boulos
Publisher: Independent Publishing Network
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2021-10-22
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781800682108

Tamara the Tornado: A Hero in Disguise is part of a series entitled Nature Speaks Series. These books aim to educate young children about acts of nature. They are entertaining as much as they are educational, and they are accompanied by beautiful illustrations to easily help grasp abstract concepts. The books are meant to be read inside and outside of the classroom. They are an excellent resource for educators (pre-K up to Grade 3) and parents who wish to extend children's learning through picture books. Book Description: What is a tornado? How is it formed? Through combining non-fiction facts with fictitious elements, this story takes children on an exciting and educational adventure to learn all about tornadoes and how Tamara the Tornado becomes the hero of the day.

Water Stewardship

Water Stewardship
Author: Pernille Ingildsen
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2020-06-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 178906032X

Achieving true wholesome sustainability requires a change of heart. Hence this book starts in the heart. It asks the timely question of ‘how do we become true water stewards?’ The transformation to a new sustainable practice will be made through a new connection with our heart, a more holistic type of analysis (brains) and the right actions based on personal integrity (hand). A water steward should be similar to the shepherds of olden days. They were given the responsibility to guard the sheep. The village trusted they would take care of the flock, make sure it would be well fed, protected from storms and kept together. The shepherd learned to take a long term perspective for the flock, ensuring that the pastures were not overgrazed, that the flock was not led too far away from access to water and that shelter was in reach in the event of storms and dangerous predators. Over time the shepherds became increasingly skilled in caring for the flock. They integrated the responsibility of the well-being of the flock into their identity. In a similar way, we can take the responsibility for human water consumption and our interaction with the natural world. We need to understand and work according to the big picture and the very long term perspective. Being a water steward requires deep reflection of how water should be treated and our relationship with water. Water utility professionals have the knowledge and have been trusted with the role of managing human water consumption. This is a great responsibility and requires deep reflection of how this should be done. The book will present ideas and concepts for the new role as well as questions for personal reflection.

Volcanoes!

Volcanoes!
Author: Anne Schreiber
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1426302878

The cool story of volcanoes will intrigue kids and adults alike. Hot melted rock from the middle of our planet forces its way up through cracks in the Earth’s crusts, exploding violently and sometimes unexpectedly in volcanic fury that can terrorize populations for months, even years. Anne Schreiber’s narrative gives readers a little of the science, a little of the history, and a lot of the action. National Geographic photography fires the imagination on dramatic spreads alive with vivid images of lava, ash, molten rock, weird rocks, and steaming seawater.

Lifelines

Lifelines
Author: Stephane Hallegatte
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2019-07-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1464814317

Infrastructure—electricity, telecommunications, roads, water, and sanitation—are central to people’s lives. Without it, they cannot make a living, stay healthy, and maintain a good quality of life. Access to basic infrastructure is also a key driver of economic development. This report lays out a framework for understanding infrastructure resilience - the ability of infrastructure systems to function and meet users’ needs during and after a natural hazard. It focuses on four infrastructure systems that are essential to economic activity and people’s well-being: power systems, including the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity; water and sanitation—especially water utilities; transport systems—multiple modes such as road, rail, waterway, and airports, and multiple scales, including urban transit and rural access; and telecommunications, including telephone and Internet connections.

Pop-Up Volcano

Pop-Up Volcano
Author: Fleur Daugey
Publisher: Pop-Up series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-11-07
Genre: Pop-up books
ISBN: 9780500652220

Open this book and explore the fiery world of volcanoes.