Patricia Armentrout
3) The hospital
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Examines the many ways that hospitals function as an important part of a community, and details the benefits of local emergency care, special areas of the hospital, overnight stays, visiting, and more.
4) The bank
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An introduction to banks and banking that discusses deposits and withdrawals, checking and savings accounts, bank business and security, safe deposit boxes, ATMs, and how banks help a community.
6) Volcanoes
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Volcanoes are present in different areas throughout the world but share many common characteristics. This book describes in words and fascinating images what volcanoes are, the parts of a volcano, dormant volcanoes, the Ring of Fire, hot spots, and deadly eruptions.
7) Fires
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This title focuses on one of nature's most destructive and deadly forces but also explains its very important role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem.
9) Tsunamis
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This book discusses why tsunamis happen, what their sometimes devastating effects can be, where the danger zones are, and what measures are being taken to safeguard people against tsunamis.
10) Earthquakes
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Learn about earthquakes and their side effects, such as landslides and tsunamis, and the introduction of the Richter scale to measure earthquakes.