Lightning, Hurricanes, and Blizzards

Lightning, Hurricanes, and Blizzards
Author: Paul Fleisher
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 52
Release: 2010-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0761363297

What causes thunderstorms and lightning? Where and why do hurricanes form? How are blizzards more dangerous than other snowstorms? To answer these questions, you’ll need to know about nature’s most powerful weather events. Storms of all types and sizes occur around the globe. Each storm needs just the right combination of weather conditions to form and become dangerous—or even destructive. In this fact-packed book, discover how storms form, where they strike, and what makes them so powerful.

Blasted by Blizzards

Blasted by Blizzards
Author: Jill Keppeler
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538325594

A blizzard is much more than just a bad snowstorm. In fact, there doesn't even need to be that much snow for a storm to be considered a blizzard. This book explores what blizzards are, how they're predicted, and why they're so dangerous. Safety tips and survival skills are discussed throughout with a focus on important early elementary STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards. Age appropriate text and full-color images keep students engaged as they read about this amazing earth science topic.

Surviving a Blizzard

Surviving a Blizzard
Author: Heather Adamson
Publisher: Amicus Readers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-07
Genre: Blizzards
ISBN: 9781607531470

A level 2 Amicus Reader that discusses the dangers of blizzards, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a blizzard.

What is Lightning?

What is Lightning?
Author: Ellen Lawrence
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1684028310

How hot is a bolt of lightning as it flashes across the sky? Are the deep booms and rumbles of thunder really made by air? Are there different kinds of lightning? And how can there be electricity inside a cloud? Young readers will find out as they learn all about lightning and the heavy, dark thunderclouds it comes from. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful, fact-filled title gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. With its stunning photographs and surprising, high-interest facts, the book makes learning about this dramatic weather phenomenon a lively and engaging experience.

What Is Severe Weather?

What Is Severe Weather?
Author: Jennifer Boothroyd
Publisher: Lerner Publications
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1467746827

What are tornadoes? Blizzards? Hurricanes? Readers will learn the ins and outs of severe weather in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show severe weather conditions and encourage students to be weather aware and to take proper precautions in the event of severe weather.

Blizzards

Blizzards
Author: Martha London
Publisher: Discover Roo
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08
Genre: JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN: 9781532163913

Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how blizzards form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.

Hiding from Lightning

Hiding from Lightning
Author: Margo Gates
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 20
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1541573218

"See the natural wonder of lightning in this ... illustrated story with ... leveled text that shows younger readers there's nothing to be afraid of during a thunderstorm"--

Changing Weather

Changing Weather
Author: Kelley MacAulay
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2006
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780778722809

Changing Weather: Storms is an exciting book that introduces kids to the kinds of storms that take place each year. Large, full-color images of storms such as hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards accompany clear explanations of how different storms develop and the kinds of effects these storms have on the lives of people and animals. Kids will also learn about storm safety and ways they can help their families be prepared. Changing Weather: Storms provides detailed information on - Three important elements of most storms: clouds, precipitation, and wind - The water cycle and its part in the development of storms - The role of updrafts and downdrafts in the creation of thunderstorms and many other storms - The ways in which meteorologists study storms and how their knowledge can help save lives Teacher's guide available.

Changing Weather

Changing Weather
Author: Nellie Wilder
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2014-07-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1480745316

Observe how weather can drastically change how a single street looks with this science reader. With images that are easy to identify and clear, simple sentence structures, this science reader simplifies scientific concepts for young students as they improve their reading skills. A fun and easy science experiment and Your Turn! activity provide more in-depth opportunities for additional learning. Nonfiction text features include a glossary and an index. Engage students in learning with this dynamic text!

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ISBN: 1541545915