On the morning after Christmas, 2004, scientists detected a major earthquake in the Indian Ocean. They had no idea it had triggered a deadly wave. This tsunami would leave about 280,000 people dead and 1.5 million children homeless. Learn about the largest aid operation in the history of the world and the miraculous survival of some of the people who were washed out to sea. This book explains why tsunamis occur and what can be done to minimize their damage. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this gripping read about this devastating natural disaster.
- ISBN10 1406202916
- ISBN13 9781406202915
- Publish Date 27 July 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 October 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Raintree Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 56
- Language English