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Describing what happens to a country's people when an earthquake strikes, this book, which is part of a series shows how the world mobilizes its forces to help. It uses 12 case studies, eyewitness accounts, photographs and background information to help children understand the scenes of devastation they see on television and encourage them to think from a new perspective. The case studies have been taken from all around the world and look at a range of situations. In India, in 1993 an earthquake hit that measured 6.4 on the richter scale, it destroyed over 100 villages and left 150,000 people homeless. This book also contains advice on ideas for fundraising and is published in association with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, which coordinate international disaster relief and promote development. The societies receive a donation for every book sold. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Series: World Reacts
Library Binding: 32 pages
Publisher: Smart Apple Media (January 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1887068449
ISBN-13: 978-1887068444
Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.5 ounces
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Best Sellers Rank: #16,850,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #92 in Books > Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Disaster Preparedness #1028 in Books > Children's Books > Education & Reference > Science Studies > Nature > Earthquakes & Volcanoes #92488 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works
Age Range: 7 and up
Grade Level: 2 and up
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