All about hurricanes : discovering Earth's wildest storms /
"This book shows readers the awesome power of hurricanes"--
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Published: |
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.,
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Publisher Address: | New York : |
Publication Dates: | 2022. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | First edition. |
Series: |
A true book
Natural disaster! |
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Summary: |
"This book shows readers the awesome power of hurricanes"-- |
Carrier Form: | 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm. |
Audience: |
Ages 8-10. Grades 4-6. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781338769654 1338769650 9781338769586 1338769588 |
Index Number: | QC944 |
CLC: | P444-49 |
Call Number: | P444-49/C891 |
Contents: | Washed away -- Giant ocean storms: What are hurricanes and how do they form? -- Hurricane trackers: How do scientists detect and monitor hurricanes? -- The BIG Truth: Are hurricanes getting worse? -- What is causing hurricanes to become stronger and more destructive? -- History-making storms -- What are some of the most significant hurricanes in recent history? -- Weathering hurricanes: What is being done to protect people from hurricanes? -- Think like a scientist -- Activity: Design a hurricane-proof house -- True statistics. |