Download or read book WOW Weather Hurricanes written by Paul Deanno and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A children's weather book that takes the fear of hurricanes away from kids by informing them about the world's largest storm at a level they can understand. It's the 2nd book in the "WOW! Weather!" series, written by Emmy-winning meteorologist Paul Deanno.
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Seymour Simon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-06-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricanes. Typhoons. Cyclones. No matter what you call them, these formidable, swirling storms are the most devastating events in nature. hurricanes takes young readers on an in-depth exploration of one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena on Earth! This dramatic account of hurricanes and the disasters they leave behind, including Andrew and Katrina, are intensified through arresting full-color photographs and satellite images. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you a new, updated edition of his acclaimed look at this astonishing, and often terrifying, natural disaster.
Download or read book When the Sky Breaks written by Simon Winchester and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester looks at which way the wind blows in this exciting book about giant storms. Simon Winchester is an avid weather watcher. He’s scanned the skies in Oklahoma, waiting for the ominous “finger” of a tornado to touch the Earth. He’s hunkered down in Hong Kong when typhoon warning signals went up. He’s visited the world’s hottest and wettest places, reported on fierce whirlpools, and sailed around South Africa looking for freak winds and waves. He knows about the worst weather in the world. A master nonfiction storyteller, Winchester looks at how, when, where, and why hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tornadoes start brewing, how they build, and what happens when these giant storms hit. His lively narrative also includes an historical look at how we learned about weather systems and where we’re headed because of climate change. Stunning photographs illustrate the power of these giant storms.
Download or read book Hurricane and Tornado written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visually-led reference e-guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. From full-page color photographs to helpful diagrams, from polar regions to the tropics, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado shows the disastrous effects of nature's most extreme weather events. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought. Along the way you'll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. The vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach make Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids.
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Kay Manolis and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane's eye usually has calm weather and clear skies. Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas.
Download or read book Storms written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricanes Unleashing Nature s Fury written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hurricane Tornado written by Jack Challoner and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2004 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Jim Mezzanotte and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2009-08-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricanes takes you inside one of nature’s most powerful events! Warm water and wind can quickly spin into a deadly storm. Dramatic photos show the damage huge hurricanes leave behind, and safety tips help you protect yourself from danger.
Download or read book Hurricane Harry Book 6 written by Kathryn Lay and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Summer is almost over for Wendy's Weather Warriors, and they've had so much fun Wendy forgot all about the essay contest she'd entered at the end of the school year. Just two weeks before school, Wendy received a letter telling her she won! Now she gets to take the Weather Warriors and Mr. Andrews to Galveston, Texas, to read her essay about the big 1900 hurricane in Galveston. As they are enjoying their trip, a tropical storm turns into Hurricane Harry! Can Wendy's Weather Warriors ride out the storm in safety? Calico Chapter Books is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Group. Grades 2-5.
Download or read book Into the Storm written by Reed Timmer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An eye-of-the-hurricane view of storm chasing from the star of the Discovery Channel hit series Storm Chasers. Only one in ten chases actually intercept a tornado-unless you're Reed Timmer. The thrill-seeking meteorologist and star of Storm Chasers has followed and faced down more violent tornadoes than anyone. Into the Storm brings readers into the mind of this man and his mission—collecting data on tornadoes and hurricanes that could save lives—in the terrifying, awe-inspiring world of big weather. Into the Storm is also a fascinating look at the science of weather—what causes extreme conditions, its connection to climate change, and how a tornado gets its stovepipe structure.
Download or read book Wild Weather written by Lorraine Jean Hopping and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses where hurricanes come from, what types there are, and what can be done during one.
Download or read book Eye of the Storm written by Rick Thomas and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2005 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes what a hurricane is, how it forms, and the damage it can do.
Download or read book Hurricanes written by Julie Murray and published by Dash!. This book was released on 2018 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title focuses on hurricanes and gives information related to the science, reach, cause, and danger of the wild weather. The title is complete with beautiful, full-color photographs, leveled text, and plenty of fun and informative facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards, Dash is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Catastrophic Storms written by Michael Sandler and published by Benchmark Education Company. This book was released on 2011 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Readers learn about the causes and effects of hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.
Download or read book Hurricanes Have Eyes But Can t See written by Melvin Berger and published by Scholastic. This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weather can be wild. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms can cause accidents, damage property, and injure people. Learn about what makes wild weather and what you can do to keep safe.
Download or read book Characteristics of the Hurricane Storm Surge written by D. Lee Harris and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Because of this lack of basic data, theoretical research has been largely restricted to calculations based on unverified postulates concerning the phenomena involved and on attempts to evaluate them by the available empirical data. Although studies of this kind have led to a better understanding of the phenomena, they have not led to the development of any outstandingly successful prediction systems.
