With wind speeds that can reach more than 150 miles per hour, full-blown hurricanes can uproot giant trees, cause major power outages, and inundate areas with immense amounts of rain. This engaging book will educate readers on the science behind how hurricanes form and why they can be so dangerous. Readers will also gain life-saving knowledge on ways to stay safe if they ever have to deal with this natural disaster that can quickly become deadly.
Hurricanes. Typhoons.
Recounts the impact of hurricanes through personal narratives of different children who survived four major hurricanes of the past, with descriptions of some of the efforts being made to protect areas from future hurricanes.
In this newly revised edition, vetted by weather experts, Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the concepts of hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the ...
Young readers learn about storms and hurricanes, including the different types of storms, what are thunder and lightning, what is a hurricane and more.
"In graphic novel format, follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explores the science and history behind hurricanes"--Provided by publisher.
Looks at hurricanes, how they form, the effects they can have, and how to stay safe.
As people continue to develop coastal areas, society's liability to hurricanes will dramatically increase, regardless of changes in the environment. This book addresses these key issues, providing a detailed examination of
Provides background on issues, people, organizations, statistics, and publications related to hurricanes.
A fallen tree becomes a vehicle for adventure in an illustrated look at hurricanes by the Caldecott Medal-winning author of Free Fall. Reprint.
Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it!