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Jane Walker was born 13th April 1956 and has written many books for children on nature and science.
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An entry in the Closer Look At series is too cluttered in design and often too vague to be useful. A few brief, disjointed paragraphs and a single spread are devoted to such complex topics as tsunamis, river flooding, and typhoons. The text makes proclamations without further explanations, e.g., ``flooding is one of the most destructive natural disasters,'' but Flaherty does not subsequently and clearly explain its causes (excessive building or dredging, the destruction of wetlands, loss of trees, etc.). The section devoted to countermeasures mentions reforestation, but emphasizes building dikes, coastal concrete walls, and shelters to house people displaced by flood. That dates the title, as scientists and specialists in land use currently discou rage the building of dikes and re-channeling bodies of water. (diagrams, chronology, glossary, index) (Nonfiction. 10-12) -- Copyright ©1998, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
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- PublisherShooting Star Press
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 1569240566
- ISBN 13 9781569240564
- BindingUnknown Binding
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages32
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Later Printing. Shooting Star Press 1994 Later Printing Near Fine/ Lightly bumped at upper spine o/w Fine. Bright glossy color photo illustrated boards. Teal end papers, tight bright color illustrated pages. 32 pages with index. 11.2 ounces. Size: 11 1/2 x 8 3/4 x 1/4 inches. Seller Inventory # 369506
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