| Preparing for Disasters Contributor(s): Kalman, Bobbie (Author), MacAulay, Kelley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778715892 ISBN-13: 9780778715894 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding Published: September 2009 Annotation: Disasters certainly seem to be on the rise, from hurricanes and massive flooding, to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. This timely book looks at topics such as preparing disaster supply kits for homes and cars, learning how to use ham radios, reading maps, creating and practicing evacuation plans, setting up emergency contact people, and information about shelters. It also looks at different kinds of disasters and how to prepare for each one, as well as what to do with pets. This book is a must read! |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Safety - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters - Juvenile Nonfiction | Family - General (see Also Headings Under Social Topics) |
| Dewey: 613.69 |
| LCCN: 2009021499 |
| Lexile Measure: 980 |
| Series: Disaster Alert! (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.80 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 135523 Reading Level: 6.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Disasters certainly seem to be on the rise, from hurricanes and massive flooding, to tornadoes, earthquakes, and fires. This book looks at topics such as preparing disaster supply kits for homes and cars, learning how to use ham radios, reading maps, creating and practising evacuation plans, and much more. |