¡Qué desastre! (It's a Disaster!)
What does the blast of an icy blizzard feel like? What happens when a violent earthquake cracks the ground? What do the swirling winds of a tornado sound like? In this exciting series, early readers will learn what it’s really like to be caught in a disaster—from blizzards and tornadoes to floods and tsunamis. Simple yet captivating text describes the causes and effects of the disasters, as well as ways to stay out of harm’s way. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Stunning photos closely align with descriptive text that will grab kids’ attention. Emergent readers won’t be able to stop turning the pages as they learn about the forces of nature that can wreak havoc on our world.
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| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| BISACS | JNF051160 |
| Genre | Beginning Readers, Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Series | ¡Qué desastre! |
| Language | Spanish |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
| ISBN | 9781627242448, 9781627242516, 9781627242585 |
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| Title Format | Reinforced book, Unlimited Access eBook, Savings Bundle |
School Library Journal Review for ¡Que Desastre!
Floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, blizzards, and hurricanes are covered in these brief, informative books. Clear texts and appropriate pictures explain how these natural disasters begin, the damage they leave behind, and how to best prepare for them. Many of the facts presented here will astound readers; for instance, a tsunami can travel up to 600 miles per hour, and tornado winds are faster than those of any other storm. Images effectively complement the subjects being described, and each book includes useful back matter. The layout and crisp texts do a good job of introducing the subjects to young readers and provide enough information to get children interested in seeking out more detailed works. VERDICT: Solid options for kids who are not yet ready for Gail Gibbons or Seymour Simon.
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs |