Human-Made Disasters
(Set of 8)
$79.60 – $199.60
This series takes readers behind the scenes of some of the world’s worst spills, fires, and explosions. Readers learn the causes and impacts of each type of disaster, as well as how people are working to prevent future damage. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
Description
This series takes readers behind the scenes of some of the world’s worst spills, fires, and explosions. Readers learn the causes and impacts of each type of disaster, as well as how people are working to prevent future damage. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plentiful photos and includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2–3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3–7.
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Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Chemical Accidents
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of chemical spills and explosions. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of chemical spills and explosions. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 550L
Guided Reading Level: P
Great Pacific Garbage Patch
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the origin and impact of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the origin and impact of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 520L
Guided Reading Level: P
Industrial Fires
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of fires in factories and warehouses. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of fires in factories and warehouses. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 590L
Guided Reading Level: P
Mining Disasters
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of cave-ins and explosions at mines. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of cave-ins and explosions at mines. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 570L
Guided Reading Level: P
Nuclear Disasters
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of nuclear meltdowns. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of nuclear meltdowns. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 590L
Guided Reading Level: P
Oil Spills
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers when oil spills from rigs, tankers, and pipes. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers when oil spills from rigs, tankers, and pipes. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 610L
Guided Reading Level: P
Pipeline Accidents
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of pipelines leaking or exploding. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of pipelines leaking or exploding. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 560L
Guided Reading Level: P
Water Contamination
$9.95 – $24.95
This book describes the causes and dangers of polluted water. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Description
This book describes the causes and dangers of polluted water. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fast facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.
Additional information
Format | Hosted Ebook, Paperback, Reinforced Library Binding |
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Features: table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, glossary, index, list of resources for further reading, lots of colorful photos
Copyright: 2025
Page Count: 32
Trim Size: 7 x 9
Dewey: 363
Lexile: 590L
Guided Reading Level: P