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Disaster preparedness is a topic that everyone should consider. No matter where people live, the potential for a natural or manmade disaster exists. Disaster Preparedness: a Living Free Guide, is a practical and essential reference to preparing for the worst. This book teaches you the...

The ultimate guide to creating, storing and utilizing lifesaving power in the most critical circumstances.Batteries don't last forever. To successfully survive a long-term disaster, you'll need self-reliant, renewable electricity. This book teaches you how to:Create Your Own Power*Choose...

An urgent, transformative guide to dealing with disasters from one of today's foremost thinkers in crisis management. The future may still be unpredictable, but nowadays, disasters are not. We live in a time of constant, consistent catastrophe, where things more...

A practical and comprehensive guide to surviving the greatest disaster of our time, from New York Times bestselling self-help author and beloved CBS Sunday Morning science and technology correspondent David Pogue. You might not realize it, but we're already living...

A complete, step-by-step manual for safely sheltering-in-place at home so you are prepared for any disaster or disease. If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no,...

For the child who says, "I want to be a police officer when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a police officer. Police officers help to keep people safe. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a police officer? Join Eva as she...

This rip-roaring rescue adventure series by bestselling author Sherri Duskey Rinker and award-winning artist Don Tate celebrates the teamwork of man and machine! When a flash flood threatens a nearby town, helicopter Roto and pilot Roy soar to the rescue! Quick-a truck needs...

The perennial favorite topic of emergency vehicles is the theme of Ambulance to the Rescue! This engaging board book follows the adventures of Ambulance speeding off to help those in need. Ambulance receives a call that Rabbit fell and got hurt--so...

This split-page book is perfect for young children. They will love to mix and match the emergency vehicles to make their own favorite vehicle. Hours of fun will be had, and it's bound to become a hit!​

Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighborhood helpers are all around. Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities. Perfect for...

From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide.Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most...

"The writing is clear and specific, and the expansive, colorful acrylic illustrations, including labeled diagrams, are themselves quite informative." --Horn Book (starred review) From award-winning author-illustrator Meghan McCarthy comes an entertaining...

Glossary of key words; Index; Sources for further research; Suggested websites; Table of contentsHello, firefighters! Young learners are introduced to this community helper in a beginning reader that's perfect for curious kids. Early readers will learn how firefighters help in an emergency. Full...

Meet the young activists who are using their voices and minds to fight climate change. Did you know that the past five years have been the hottest ever recorded? Or that over seven million people participated in the global Climate Strike? We're facing a very real problem, but...

No one ever thought the Pacific Northwest was due for an earthquake, let alone a catastrophic one. But geologists are transforming our understanding of the grave dangers the population in the region of Cascadia face--will there be a big one? And what can be done to save lives? ...

2019 Silver Birch Non-fiction Honour Book "This is an important book but we don't have time for its young readers to replace those in power. So read this book and then give grown-ups hell and demand something be done. It's your future that's at stake." -- David Suzuki<...

When a sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, three weary sailors struggle to survive aboard a life raft in violent waves 80-feet tall in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of A Storm Too Soon: : A Remarkable True Survival...

The essential guide for intrepid young explorers to the skills and techniques you need for outdoor adventure. Learn the basics--from picking the best tent for your expedition to knowing how to pitch it--with clear, step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to camp beneath a...

Learn basic survival skills and connect with nature! Knowing how to build a safe shelter in any environment is a skill that every outdoor adventurer needs. Did you know that a shelter can be made from sticks and leaves? Or that it can even be made from snow? Learn all this and more in...