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Author : Philip Steele,Neil Morris
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0836872495
Explains what hurricanes and tornadoes are, describes the damage these powerful storms can do, and explains how scientists study the weather to predict such storms.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780744060461
Become an eyewitness to nature’s most extreme weather phenomena. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way, you’ll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and how human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: • A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! • Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists • Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines • Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. From polar regions to the tropics, this storm book shows the effects of nature’s most extreme weather. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or leave no stone left unturned with Eyewitness Rock & Mineral. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more extreme weather books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK weather books”.
Author : Louise Spilsbury,Richard Spilsbury
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404218637
Presents information about hurricanes and tornadoes, including their causes, their aftereffects, rescue efforts, and case studies of actual disasters caused by them.
Author : John Farndon
Publisher : Hungry Tomato ®
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781512474558
Imagine facing a storm so vast you can only see it all from space, or winds that uproot trees and hurl cars in the air. The unleashed power of extreme storms can flatten homes and drown low-lying land in torrential rain, and they come with a steep cost in dollars—and lives. Learn all about the science behind horrifying hurricanes, terrible typhoons, and catastrophic cyclones. See the damage done by the world's worst tornadoes. Discover the drone and satellite technology for forecasting and tracking powerful storms and the storm chasers who risk their lives to increase our understanding of these devastating disasters.
Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 1402758790
Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet, as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Includes first-person accounts of historic storms, fascinating facts on climate change, and hands-on activities. Full color.
Author : Cy Armour
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0743983475
Authentic, leveled content that helps students practice and develop their nonfiction reading skills.
Author : Reed Timmer,Andrew Tilin
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2010-10-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781101444375
An eye-of-the-hurricane view of storm chasing from the star of the Discovery Channel hit series Storm Chasers. Only one in ten chases actually intercept a tornado-unless you're Reed Timmer. The thrill-seeking meteorologist and star of Storm Chasers has followed and faced down more violent tornadoes than anyone. Into the Storm brings readers into the mind of this man and his mission—collecting data on tornadoes and hurricanes that could save lives—in the terrifying, awe-inspiring world of big weather. Into the Storm is also a fascinating look at the science of weather—what causes extreme conditions, its connection to climate change, and how a tornado gets its stovepipe structure.
Author : Joanna Brundle
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534524156
What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth’s geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it’s like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized diagrams, and breathtaking, full-color photographs. This is sure to be a thrilling read for those interested in extreme weather and the destruction it causes.
Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Hurricanes
ISBN : 1402777809
An introduction to why hurricanes occur and what it's like to live through one.
Author : Terry Jennings
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1999-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1929298471
This book discusses how and why hurricanes and tornadoes occur and what can be done to lessen their effect.
Author : Stefan Bechtel,Tim Samaras
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Storm chasers
ISBN : 9781426203022
METEOROLOGY. With climate change and global warming creating more frequent and more violent storms, there is a huge readership for weather disasters such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This book will appeal to the audience for the bestseller "Perfect Storm". This page-turning story of tornado chaser and National Geographic grantee Tim Samaras opens with a chilling, play-by-play description of the F5 tornado that wiped off the map the town of Manchester, North Dakota, on June 24, 2003. Stefan Bechtel, author of the acclaimed "Roar of the Heavens" teams with Samaras to reveal the heart and people of the town, the terror of the descending funnel, Samaras' fearless chase to the tornado's core, and the ingenious equipment he masterminded to record the inner workings of a tornado - to aid in future detection, avoidance, and destruction.
Author : Patricia O'Brien
Publisher : Teaching and Learning Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781429114820
Build your own barometer; create a cyclone out of household materials; write a newspaper article from the eye of the storm. These are just a few of the ways that this jam-packed science resource makes learning about nature's fury interesting! Students will learn everything they need to know about these dangerous storms in detailed, easy-to-understand explanations. This comprehensive hands-on science unit includes: diagrams and charts; experiments, including reproducible data recording pages; detailed investigations of two of nature's most powerful storms; research and writing projects; hurricane and tornado vocabulary.
Author : Andrew Collins
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0792259475
Explains the causes of thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, and discusses the damage they cause and how to stay safe when they strike.
Author : Mary Kay Carson
Publisher : Inside
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1402777817
Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet-as these photographs filled with before-and-after images of storm sites reveal. What makes a tornado, where they strike, and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as possible to these storms. With first-person accounts of historic storms, facts on climate change and its potential effect on tornadoes, and hands-on activities.
Author : Betsy Rathburn
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781618915689
Dark clouds form overhead. Strong winds blow debris across the yard, and a loud, droning siren pierces the air. Time to seek shelter: a tornado has been spotted! This low-level title introduces readers to the power of tornadoes, including engaging text and photos to show the destructive strength of these natural disasters. Special features including a Tornado Alley map, a tornado formation diagram, and an Enhanced Fujita scale will blow readers away!