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"In 2016, southern China experienced such heavy rain the water broke through levees causing devastating floods. Based on the experiences of many flood victims, this fictional story follows Lan and her family who are rescued from the roof of their home in Xingtai. After leaving a shelter, they have no other option than to return home to rebuild without enough food, power, or a way to communicate. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different...
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Disaster diaries volume 1
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Three kids protect the town of Sitting Duck from a zombie invasion.
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"In 2018, the entire town of Paradise, California was devastated by a wildfire, which came to be called the Camp Fire. Based on the experiences of many wildfire victims, this fictional story follows Toni and her family who flee their home in Paradise and must move to Sacramento afterward, where they attempt to rebuild their lives. Interspersed with facts and case studies about the different ways wildfires start and spread, this narrative tells a story...
4) Brainwashed!
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Disaster diaries volume 3
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"A new evil genius has arisen, planning world domination with his homemade brainwashing device! Are Sam, Arty and Emmie brave enough to save the day?"--
5) Cursed!
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Disaster diaries volume 6
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During Sitting Duck Founder's holiday, the town gathers to view the legendary pirate ship that brought the town's founder to their shores. But Sam, Arty, and Emmie soon learn it carries more than just treasure and swords -- an ancient pirate curse is sweeping across the town, turning people to stone! Who has unleashed this deadly curse and why?
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"In 2018, the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia was rocked by a powerful earthquake, which devastated the island and its buildings, and killed thousands of people. Based on the experiences of many earthquake victims, this fictional story follows Viola and her family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returned to their village determined to stay and rebuild even though earthquakes are always a risk there. Interspersed with facts and case studies...
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"In 2004, powerful waves from a tsunami in the Indian Ocean hit Indonesia killing hundreds of thousands of people and causing widespread devastation. Based on the experiences of many tsunami victims, this fictional story follows Aditya and his mother who survived the tsunami on the island of Sumatra, but have no home to return to and must rely on the help of charity workers. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes tsunamis, this...
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"In 2017, Puerto Rico was hit hard by Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island, buildings, and people, and knocked out power. Based on the experiences of many hurricane victims, this fictional story follows Antonio and his family who fled to a safer part of the island, then returning to their village where they struggle to rebuild with little help. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes hurricanes, this narrative tells a story...
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"In 1985, the town of Armero, in Colombia was wiped out by rivers of mud mixed with ash and lava from the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Based on the experiences of many volcano eruption victims, this fictional story follows Luis and his family who flee their home just in time, are rescued by helicopter and later helped by the government to build a new home in a new village. Interspersed with facts and case studies about what causes volcanic...
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How do you survive an encounter with a 6-foot tall spider?
1) Run away screaming
2) Try to pet it
3) Ask it nicely to spin you a silk dress
Find out in the fifth installment of this silly series, when Sam, Arty, and Emmie save the town of Sitting Duck from another disaster!
New student Felicia Forester quickly becomes the star of science class! But she secretly runs dangerous science experiments that soon have the entire town completely overrun...
11) Aliens!
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So, Aliens have invaded your planet. Bummer. You could pretend you can't see them and hope they go away. Or, wear camouflage, pretend they can't see you and hope they go away!
Sam, Arty and Emmie have just barely survived a recent zombie infestation when their sleepy little town of Sitting Duck finds itself the victim of an alien invasion! But, unlike what you often see on television, the aliens are very small and very cute. How dangerous can they...
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You know how it is-you've built yourself a nice, artificially intelligent robot, and you're feeling pretty good about yourself... Until it suddenly tries to destroy everyone!
Sam, Arty and Emmie get more than they bargained for when Arty creates CHARLES for the school science fair. CHARLES is meant to be a helpful, chore-completing robot, but when he malfunctions, he proves to be a maniacal droid bent on destruction-all in the name of 'tidying up'...
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Daphne's diary of daily disasters volume 3
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2012
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English
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In her diary of doodles and writings, Daphne explores her efforts to become friends with Imogen, a fellow fourth-grader, which means pretending to become pals with Imogen's best friend, Darla.
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Disaster diaries volume 2
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Imprint
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2016.
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Three kids protect the town of Sitting Duck from an alien invasion.
15) Spiders!
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Disaster diaries volume 5
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Imprint
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2017.
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"Giant spiders overrun the town of Sitting Duck, and Sam, Artie, and Emmie must work together to save the day"--
16) Robots!
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Disaster diaries volume 4
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Imprint
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2017.
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English
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When a science fair experiment goes awry, Sam, Artie, and Emmie must save the town of Sitting Duck from a robot that wants to eradicate humans.
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Daphne's diary of daily disasters volume 1
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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2011
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English
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In her diary, Daphne Davis doodles, draws, and documents a series of disasters on her first two days of fourth grade, most of which result from her new teacher accidentally calling her Daffy.
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