The science of a hurricane / by Mary Reina.
Material type: TextSeries: 21st century skills library. Disaster sciencePublisher: Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2015Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 1631376241 (hardcover)
- 1631376691 (pbk.)
- 9781631376245 (hardcover)
- 9781631376696 (pbk.)
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 551.552 R364 | Available | 33111007918275 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The fiercest storms on Earth -- Hurricane formation -- Tracking, predicting, informing -- One storm many dangers -- Minimizing the damage -- Top 10 worst hurricanes.
Discusses the science behind hurricanes and their effects, presents case studies of destructive hurricanes, explains how hurricanes form, and shows how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage.
Age 11.
Grade 4 to 6.