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Author | : Melissa Raé Shofner |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2016-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1499425473 |
Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Author | : Justin Healey |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 60 |
Release | : 2012-01-01 |
Genre | : NATURE |
ISBN | : 9781921507649 |
Australia is a vast land in which weather varies significantly in different parts of the continent. Recent extreme weather events in Australia, such as the Queensland floods and Victorian bushfires, are brutal reminders of nature's devastating power. Is global warming increasing the rate of natural disasters? What part do La Nia and El Nio play in the extreme weather cycle? Cyclones, floods, severe storms, bushfires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis - what are the natural and man-made causes of these phenomena, how predictable are they, and how prepared are we for the impacts of natural disasters at a national and global level?This book examines the causes of severe and extreme weather in Australia, and explores the nation's history of natural disasters and their impact on humans and the environment.Also includes: Worksheets and activities; Fast facts; Glossary; Web links; Index.
Author | : Melissa Raé Shofner |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2016-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1499425511 |
Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Author | : National Research Council |
Publisher | : National Academies Press |
Total Pages | : 85 |
Release | : 1991-02-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0309045460 |
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Author | : Amy Hackney Blackwell |
Publisher | : UXL |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-01-27 |
Genre | : Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781410332905 |
Presents comprehensive, up-to-date information on weather and climate basics, weather conditions and phenomena, natural disasters, forecasting, and human influences on weather and climate.
Author | : Bonnie Schneider |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Press |
Total Pages | : 257 |
Release | : 2012-01-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1137000287 |
Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie Schneider reports on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies - including FEMA and NOAA - to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including: *how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, on a boat or at home *how to prepare for potential dangers, such as deadly lightning, when planning a camping trip, vacation or sports outing *what you need to have at home to protect against floods, earthquakes, or severe storms *how to protect your home from rapidly spreading wildfire *how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever. *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Drawing on actual survivor stories, Extreme Weather reminds readers that disaster can strike at any time, changing your life forever.
Author | : Mary Meinking |
Publisher | : Weather Watch (Set of 4) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-09 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781635178425 |
Natural Disasters introduces readers to a variety of natural disasters and the impact they have on the world. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Gale Cengage |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
Understanding weather and climate.
Author | : Editors of Life |
Publisher | : Life |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2008-07-15 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781603200110 |
"LIFE" has visited its archives before--but never like this. This glorious coffee table edition puts the magazine's famous photos on display, and also includes 25 removable, frameable prints.
Author | : Mannava VK Sivakumar |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 377 |
Release | : 2005-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3540283072 |
Agricultural production is highly sensitive to weather and climate-related disasters such as drought, storm and flood. While it is not possible to prevent the occurrence of natural disasters, the resultant disastrous effects can be reduced mitigated through proper planning and effective preparation. This book, based on a gathering of experts in Beijing, discusses ways to reduce the vulnerability of agriculture to disaster and extreme events, both by accurate and timely warning, and by impact-reducing countermeasures.