Download or read book More Freaky Facts about Natural Disasters written by Kathleen Duey and published by Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents true stories about nature run amok, describing tornadoes, blizzards, floods, lightning, dust storms, and other natural phenomena.
Download or read book More Freaky Facts About Natural Disasters written by Kathleen Duey and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents true stories about nature run amok, describing natural phenomena including earthquakes, volcanoes, avalanches, and landslides.
Download or read book 101 Amazing Facts about Natural Disasters written by Jack Goldstein and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2015-07-21 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What exactly is an avalanche? Why do tropical cyclones spin in different directions? What is the deadliest heat wave ever to have been recorded? And what are the three different types of lightning? All of this and more is revealed in this fantastic book containing over one hundred facts about the world's most deadly natural disasters. Covering floods, cyclones, landslides, avalanches, tsunamis, fires, earthquakes, blizzards, heatwaves, volcanoes and lightning, this is a fascinating addition to any fact-lover's collection.
Download or read book Freaky Facts about Natural Disasters written by Sarah Fecher and published by Freaky Facts. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Introduces meteorological and geological disasters, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, blizzards and droughts. Discusses why these events occur, what problems they cause, and how we study them"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Extreme Weather and Natural Disaster written by Deanna Viles and published by . This book was released on 2022-01-03 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme weather and natural disasters are very interesting (and at times very scary)! The more you know about them, the more prepared you are (and hopefully less scared) should you experience one. There are many fun and interesting facts to learn about tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes and many more weather and disaster events. Plus the included projects, activities and experiments makes learning about them even more fun and interesting. Workbook includes: - Fun and interesting facts on a wide variety of extreme weather and natural disaster events. - Projects and activities - Experiments - Safety tips - And much more!
Download or read book More Freaky Weather Stories written by Grace Vail and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather is one of the most amazing forces on Earth. Sometimes it's mild, sometimes it's wild, and sometimes it's downright freaky! This book explores the weirdest weather on record, including dramatic temperature changes, deadly precipitation, and weather events where and when they shouldn't be. Readers will be captivated by stories of fog tsunamis, never-ending lightning storms, and rainbows created by moonlight. Full-color photographs bring these and other incredible weather phenomena into detailed, thrilling focus. Fact boxes and sidebars provide more information about the freaky true science behind Earth's craziest weather.
Download or read book There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster written by Gregory Squires and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive critical book on the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. The disaster will go down on record as one of the worst in American history, not least because of the government’s inept and cavalier response. But it is also a huge story for other reasons; the impact of the hurricane was uneven, and race and class were deeply implicated in the unevenness. Hartman and. Squires assemble two dozen critical scholars and activists who present a multifaceted portrait of the social implications of the disaster. The book covers the response to the disaster and the roles that race and class played, its impact on housing and redevelopment, the historical context of urban disasters in America and the future of economic development in the region. It offers strategic guidance for key actors - government agencies, financial institutions, neighbourhood organizations - in efforts to rebuild shattered communities.
Download or read book Nature s Fury written by Chandni Sengupta and published by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natural disasters can occur anytime, anywhere! They are mostly unpredictable. They are dangerous and lead to immense loss of life and property. This book introduces children to interesting facts about natural disasters, their causes, and their consequences.
Download or read book Extreme Weather written by Jeff Probst and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHALLENGE YOURSELF! A nature-based trivia series with vibrant visuals and fascinating facts. Discover the most extreme weather on earth! From Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor and New York Times bestselling author of Stranded, Jeff Probst comes a dynamic and graphic line of trivia books! Packed with full-color photos, fascinating facts and trivia, and great callouts from Jeff, this series is perfect for every kid looking to know the coolest, weirdest facts and trivia around! Challenge yourself to discover the world’s most extreme weather--from hurricanes and tornadoes to blizzards, avalanches, and snow storms and much, much more!
Download or read book 100 Most Destructive Natural Disasters written by Anna Claybourne and published by . This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How tall was the biggest tsumani? What causes giant hailstones? How hot is the inside of a volcano? What is a cyclonic storm? Uncover the power of the world's most destructive natural disasters!
Download or read book Freaky Weather Stories written by Therese M. Shea and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People around the globe have to deal with all kinds of freaky weather events, from the fury of blinding blizzards to the destruction of howling hurricanes. No place on Earth is safe from nature’s wicked weather. Readers take a wild ride through some of Earth’s strangest weather scenarios, such as record-setting hailstones, frogs dropping from the sky, and “fire tornadoes”—vortexes of air that pick up flames from forest fires and shoot them hundreds of feet into the air! Vivid photographs capture the intensity of nature’s wrath, and captivating fact boxes and detailed sidebars add even more high-interest content.
Download or read book Natural Disasters written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book It Never Rains in Antarctica written by Barbara Seuling and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wacky book provides a variety of unusual and fascinating facts about geography. Little-known facts about deserts, mountains, climate, nature, how Earth has changed, and more will send you on an adventure around the world. Come rain, sleet, snow, or hail, this is one adventure you won't want to miss.
Download or read book The Big Book of Teen Reading Lists written by Nancy J. Keane and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Use these 100 handy reproducible book lists to instantly create handouts for teen readers and teachers, add to your newsletter, or post on your web site or bulletin board. Based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with teen readers, these lists focus on new titles and classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. Fiction and nonfiction titles for ages 13-18 are covered. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title. A dozen bookmarks are also included. This is a great time-saving tool and a good source for finding extended reading lists and read-alikes! Looking for humorous novels for teen readers? A fast-paced sports novel for a reluctant reader? Biographies to use in history class? You'll find these lists and more in this treasury of great reading lists. This versatile guide provides one-page reproducible book lists and bookmarks for: books about self (e.g., coming-of-age, perfectionism, gangs; genre literature (e.g., fantasy, romance, historical fiction); themes (e.g., extreme sports, vampires, peace; settings (e.g., Ellis Island, Dust Bowl, WWII); character studies (e.g., adventure with female protagonist, boy bonding books, fantasy heroes); and read-alikes (for bookmarks). More than 100 reproducible lists of books for ages 13-18 (junior/senior high) focus on new titles and classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title.
Download or read book The End is Nigh written by Henrik Svensen and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2009-05-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. The South Asian Tsunami of 2004. The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. Hurricane Katrina in 2005. All of these are natural disasters that not only caused massive devastation but actually changed the course of history, and have influenced our reactions to and perspectives on disasters ever since. Spanning two millennia, The End is Nigh provides a detailed history of natural disasters around the world and how they have shaped our cultural beliefs and our practical planning. Henrik Svensen draws from many eyewitness accounts to reveal the personal stories of the victims of natural disasters. Through them, we are reminded that while the disasters are natural phenomena, victims often react in similar ways seeking to explain the disaster within the context of an omen or a divine warning. A geologist, Svensen also explores the science behind the occurrence of specific disasters, and he examines whether climate change is creating an environment where natural disasters are more frequent and more deadly. The End is Nigh is as instructive as it is insightful and will appeal to fans of history and science, as well as policy makers and all those seeking to better prepare for future calamities. “The End is Nigh is a great example of storytelling across scientific disciplines, and in gripping prose it spans geology, geography and history, anthropology, sociology, and the history of religion.”—Apollon
Download or read book What Are Natural Disasters written by Louise Spilsbury and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diagrams and photographs show what natural disasters such as volcanoes, hurricanes, and avalanches look like, while text boxes encourage readers to compare and contrast the causes and outcomes of these incidents. The book also includes information about historic natural disasters, as well as preparedness and rescue methods.
Download or read book Natural Disasters written by DK and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment used to predict natural disasters, from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes, prevent avalanches, control wildfires, and survive earthquakes. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book, you can expect to find: -Up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagram -All information updated by expert consultants -Packed with amazing facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines -Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history, record-breaking facts, and a guide to some useful online resources makes this a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning, alongside teachers, parents and librarians. So, what’s new? Part of DK’s best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new “eyewitness” feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.
