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Author: Janet Borland Publisher: Harvard East Asian Monographs ISBN: 9780674247826 Category : Child welfare Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Earthquake Children is the first book to examine the origins of modern Japan's infrastructure of resilience. Janet Borland vividly demonstrates that Japan's contemporary culture of disaster preparedness--and its people's ability to respond calmly in times of emergency--are the results of learned and practiced behaviors inspired by earlier tragedies.
Author: Janet Borland Publisher: Harvard East Asian Monographs ISBN: 9780674247826 Category : Child welfare Languages : en Pages : 352
Book Description
Earthquake Children is the first book to examine the origins of modern Japan's infrastructure of resilience. Janet Borland vividly demonstrates that Japan's contemporary culture of disaster preparedness--and its people's ability to respond calmly in times of emergency--are the results of learned and practiced behaviors inspired by earlier tragedies.
Author: Janet Borland Publisher: BRILL ISBN: 1684176212 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 352
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Japan, as recent history has powerfully illustrated, is one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries. Today, it is also one of the best prepared to face such seismic risk. This was not always the case. Earthquake Children is the first book to examine the origins of modern Japan’s infrastructure of resilience. Drawing from a rich collection of previously unexplored sources, Janet Borland vividly illustrates that Japan’s contemporary culture of disaster preparedness and its people’s ability to respond calmly in a time of emergency are the result of learned and practiced behaviors. She traces their roots to the 1923 Great Kantō Earthquake, which killed over 100,000 people when it struck the Tokyo region. Beyond providing new perspectives on Japan’s seismic past, the history of childhood, and everyday life in interwar Japan, Borland challenges the popular idea that Japanese people owe their resilience to some innate sense of calm under pressure. Tokyo’s traumatic experiences in 1923 convinced government officials, seismologists, teachers, physicians, and architects that Japan must better prepare for future disasters. Earthquake Children documents how children, schools, and education became the primary tools through which experts sought to build a disaster-prepared society and nation that would withstand nature’s furies.
Author: Irit Almog Publisher: ISBN: 9780692064931 Category : Earthquakes Languages : en Pages : 32
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"If you picked up this book, you probably live in an earthquake zone. We specifically designed this children's story to reduce stress and anxiety in the sudden event of an earthquake by helping children understand and cope with their feelings. We are excited for this book to benefit both you and your child in the event of an unforeseen disaster such as when the ground shakes." --Page [4] of cover.
Author: Edwidge Danticat Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 054527849X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 34
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Junior tells of the games he played in his mind during the eight days he was trapped in his house after the devastating January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Includes author's note about Haitian children before the earthquake and her own children's reactions to the disaster.
Author: Editors of TIME For Kids Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0060782110 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Earthquakes A small earthquake may just rattle some teacups. But a rare huge quake can bring down cities. Those rumblings are a reminder to pay attention to our earth. Scientists keep careful records of quakes around the world. They try to predict when the next one will happen.
Author: Deirdre Langeland Publisher: Roaring Brook Press ISBN: 162672699X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 137
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Deirdre Langeland's Meltdown explores for middle grade readers the harrowing story of the deadly earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear meltdown that caused the 2011 Fukushima power plant disaster On March 11, 2011, the largest earthquake ever measured in Japan occurred off the northeast coast. It triggered a tsunami with a wall of water 128 feet high. The tsunami damaged the nuclear power plant in Fukushima triggering the nightmare scenario--a nuclear meltdown. For six days, employees at the plant worked to contain the meltdown and disaster workers scoured the surrounding flooded area for survivors. This book examines the science behind such a massive disaster and looks back at the people who experienced an unprecedented trifecta of destruction.
Author: Lauren Tarshis Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545392616 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 76
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The terrifying details of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake jump off the page!Ten-year-old Leo loves being a newsboy in San Francisco -- not only does he get to make some money to help his family, he's free to explore the amazing, hilly city as it changes and grows with the new century. Horse-drawn carriages share the streets with shiny new automobiles, new businesses and families move in every day from everywhere, and anything seems possible.But early one spring morning, everything changes. Leo's world is shaken -- literally -- and he finds himself stranded in the middle of San Francisco as it crumbles and burns to the ground. Does Leo have what it takes to survive this devastating disaster?The I SURVIVED series continues with another thrilling story of a boy caught in one of history's most terrifying disasters!
Author: Seymour Simon Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062121162 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
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Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to earthquakes! In Earthquakes, Simon introduces elementary-school readers to earthquakes through engaging descriptions and stunning full-color photographs. He teaches readers why and how earthquakes happen and the damage they can cause through pictures, diagrams, and maps. He also gives real-life examples of earthquakes that have occurred all over the world. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is an earthquake in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards and includes a glossary and index. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about natural disasters and weather: Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Storms Tornadoes Weather Wildfires
Author: Baby Professor Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC ISBN: 1541963253 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 35
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Earthquakes and tsunamis are two powerful forces that change the Earth’s surface. In this book, you will study how these natural disasters happen, the damage they create and what you can do to keep safe. You will also learn to identify some of the major faults in the world and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Start reading today!
Author: Seymour Simon Publisher: StarWalk Kids Media ISBN: 162334204X Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 40
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Earthquakes can destroy whole cities and towns and kill thousands of people. This SeeMore Reader covers the causes of earthquakes, the places they usually occur, and what to do if one strikes .Newly updated in 2012 to include both the 2004 Indonesian quake and 2011 Sendai earthquake and tsunami.
Author: Janet Borland
Author: Janet Borland
Author: Janet Borland
Author: Irit Almog
Author: Edwidge Danticat
Author: Editors of TIME For Kids
Author: Deirdre Langeland
Author: Lauren Tarshis
Author: Seymour Simon
Author: Baby Professor
Author: Seymour Simon