Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters - Hardcover
Book 1 of 2: Non-Fiction by Robin Jacobs and Sophie Williams
Synopsis
An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer!
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About the Author
Robin Jacobs is a children's television and book writer living outside Bristol, UK. A passionate environmentalist, Robin is the author of Earth-Shattering Events (Cicada, 2019), The Mellon's Build a House (Cicada, 2023) and All About Flags (Cicada, 2024).
Sophie Williams is a recent illustration graduate based in Cornwall. Her engaging, informative illustrations are reminiscent of Axel Schleffer in their warmth and humour.
From the Back Cover
We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries.
This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside fascinating facts about the biggest and t
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Williams, Sophie (illustrator). Hardcover. An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters that nature has to offer! 'We often get asked about books to support the 'Awesome Earth' or 'Natural Disasters' topics for KS2 and we think we may have just found the perfect one.' - Books for Topics 'Featuring clear information about a comprehensive range of events, this colourful and fascinating guide is a real eye-opener.' - BookTrust We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries.This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, alongside fascinating facts about the biggest and the worst. Informative, accessible illustrations by Sophie Williams make this so much more than your standard geography book. "We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes, and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive."--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781908714701