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1	Nation more books like this by Terry Pratchett add to wishlist Finding himself alone on a desert island when everything and everyone he knows and loved has been washed away in a huge storm, Mau is the last surviving member of his nation. He's also completely alone - or so he thinks until he finds the ghost girl. She has no toes, wears strange lacy trousers like the grandfather bird and gives him a stick which ... see all copies from $3.21! new only from $5.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Night of the Howling Dogs more books like this by Graham Salisbury add to wishlist Dylans scout troop goes camping in a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie, a tough older boy, must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. see all copies from $2.24! new only from $2.81! \| SVS
3	The Raging Sea: The Powerful Account of the Worst Tsunami in U.S. Histor: Powerful Account of the Worst Tsunami in U.S. History more books like this by Dennis M Powers add to wishlist - Will engage readers of The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger and The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough. - Includes never-before-published photographs - The author has been featured on The O'Reilly Report, Extra! and Hardcopy and has received media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, U.S. News and World Report, The Christian Science ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Serpent's Kiss more books like this by Alex Archer add to wishlist Working on a dig on the southern coast of India, Annja Creed is shocked to be hit by a tsunami--and even more surprised to find several artifacts washed ashore, providing clues to a mythical lost city. Original. see all copies from $2.35! new only from $14.32! \| SVS
5	Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters: A Nonfiction Companion to High Tide in Hawaii more books like this by Mary Pope Osborne, Natalie Pope Boyce, Salvatore Murdocca (Illustrator) add to wishlist What are the warning signs that a tsunami is on the way? Can scientists predict earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this nonfiction companion to "High Tide in Hawaii." Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Maelstrom more books like this by Peter Watts add to wishlist A massive explosion at an underwater power station becomes the first stage in a chain of major disasters that threatens the stability of the West Coast in this, the sequel to STARFISH. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Tsunami: The Underrated Hazard more books like this by Edward Bryant add to wishlist In the past decade over ten major tsunami events have impacted on the world's coastlines, causing devastation and loss of life. Evidence for past great tsunami, or 'mega-tsunami', has also recently been discovered along apparently aseismic and protected coastlines. With a large proportion of the world's population living on the coastline, the ... see all copies from $39.45! new only from $144.00! \| SVS
8	Tsunami: The True Story of an April Fools' Day Disaster more books like this by Gail Langer Karwoski, Professor John MacDonald, M.A (Illustrator) add to wishlist On April Fools' Day 1946 at 7:00a.m., the ocean along the coast of Hilo and Laupahoehoe, Hawaii, began to recede in a way no one had seen before. Within minutes a rushing wave of water arrived, and then two more, each more powerful than the previous. Children who had been curious and were gathering up exposed sea creatures from the sand were ... see all copies from $2.51! new only from $13.41! \| SVS
9	Tsunami! more books like this by Kimiko Kajikawa, Ed Young (Illustrator) add to wishlist Illustrated in stunning collage by Caldecott winner Young, here is the unforgettable story of how one man's simple sacrifice saves hundreds of lives, in this extraordinary celebration of both the power of nature and the power each individual holds within. Full color. see all copies from $9.00! new only from $10.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Disaster in the Indian Ocean: Tsunami 2004 more books like this by John Albert Torres add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.11! \| SVS
11 view cover	Rogue Angel more books like this by Jeff Rovin add to wishlist The author of the "New York Times" bestselling Tom Clancy's Op-Center series delivers another amazing techno thriller. A new test plane that can fly indefinitely and patrol the skies has gone rogue and is destroying everything in its path, bringing the world to the brink of war. Original. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.39! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Tsunamis more books like this by Judith Bloom Fradin, Dennis Brindell Fradin add to wishlist This book includes true-life accounts from a wide variety of people, including scientists, sightseers, and thrill-seekers, add to the compelling readability of this book that gives readers both a historical perspective on the human experience of Tsunamis and a scientific perspective on why they occur and what scientists are doing to help people ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.69! \| SVS
13 view cover	Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disasters more books like this by Andrew Langley, Bill McGuire, PH.D. (Foreword by) add to wishlist Explore the most catastrophic natural events that have shocked the world since history began -- monster waves, avalanches, brush fires, earthquakes, floods, and terrifying tornadoes. Bursting with action-packed photographs and digital illustrations, this title looks at all aspects of natural disasters, including how rescue teams operate and how ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.00! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Mama: A True Story, in Which a Baby Hippo Loses His Mama During a Tsunami, But Finds a New Home, and a New Mama more books like this by Jeanette Winter (Illustrator) add to wishlist Set against the backdrop of the devastating 2004 tsunami, this book by the author of "The Librarian of Basra" reveals the true story of a rescued baby hippo who adopts a new "mother"--a 130-year-old male tortoise--in a moving and original tale of adoption. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.87! \| first editions \| SVS
15	The great waves more books like this by Douglas Myles add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Developing Tsunami-Resilient Communities: The National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation Program more books like this by Eddie N Bernard (Editor) add to wishlist Tsunamis remain an ever-present threat to lives and property along the coasts of most of the world's oceans. Because of the geographical extent of U.S. coastlines, an earthquake in Alaska can generate a local tsunami for Alaskans and, hours later, a distant tsunami for communities in Hawaii and along the Pacific Coast. This volume chronicles the ... see all copies from $7.55! new only from $7.55! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Tsunami Alert! more books like this by Niki Walker add to wishlist Ages 7 to 14 years. Scientists have difficulty predicting where killer tsunami waves will strike. In this timely new book, young readers will learn about the science of waves, where is in the world tsunamis will strike, warning systems, and how to stay safe. see all copies from $2.80! new only from $4.39! \| SVS
18 view cover	Tsunamis more books like this by Jil Fine add to wishlist - Attention-grabbing anecdotes open the first chapter and help draw in reluctant readers. - Exciting on-site photography puts the reader where the action is. - Series features include photos, diagrams, glossary, and resources. Curriculum Standards: Grades 5-8 Standards for Social Studies Culture - Explore the ways people and societies address ... see all copies from $3.09! new only from $4.14! \| SVS
19	Kalani and Primo more books like this by Richard Matsuura, Ruth Matsuura, Linus Chao, Candice Olcott add to wishlist The villagers do not understand the relationship between a handicapped boy and his dog until a tidal wave strikes. see all copies from $5.95! signed copies
20 view cover	Sea Shadow more books like this by Terri Farley add to wishlist After an earthquake sets off a tsunami on the shores of Wild Horse Island, the mustangs of Crimson Vale are left stranded on a dangerous hilltop. It's up to Darby to save the herd before the horses are lost forever. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
21 view cover	A Mama for Owen more books like this by Marion Dane Bauer, John Butler (Illustrator) add to wishlist A heartwarming tale based on a true story. Owen, a baby hippo orphaned by the 2004 tsunami, arrives at a Kenyan nature preserve where relief workers hope to match him with a new mother. But Owen chooses his own RmotherS--a 130-year-old male tortoise named Mzee, who comforts Owen like no one else can. Full color. see all copies from $7.66! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
22 view cover	Water Lily more books like this by Terri Farley add to wishlist After a tsunami sweeps over Hawaii, Darby pitches in to help repair the damage. However, her friend Cade has bigger worries--his mother, Dee, hasn't been seen since the storm. With no other leads, Darby and Cade hope that Honi, Dee's pony, can lead them to her. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Shifting Shores more books like this by Carole Garbuny Vogel add to wishlist The hidden landscape beneath the ocean's surface, the titanic shifting of oceanic plates, the relationship between dimate and coastlines, and the colossal devastation caused by striking meteorites--doomsday rocks--are explored in this dramatic investigation of the ocean floor and the secrets it has yet to reveal. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.63! \| SVS
24 view cover	Dudley: Tsunami! Second Edition more books like this by Walter Dudley, Min Lee add to wishlist The first edition of this book provided readers with a complete examination of the tsunami phenomenon in Hawaii. This second edition adds many eyewitness accounts of the tsunamis of 1946 and 1960 and expands its coverage to include major tsunamis in the Mediterranean and off the coasts of Japan, Chile, Indonesia, Fiji, Alaska, California, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $14.39! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Tsunamis: Killer Waves more books like this by Michele Ingber Drohan add to wishlist Describes tsunamis, where they occur, what causes them, and what can be done to protect people from them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.84! \| first editions \| SVS

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