All About Hurricanes (A True Book: Natural Disasters) - Couverture souple

Crane, Cody

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ISBN 10 : 1338769650 ISBN 13 : 9781338769654

Editeur : Children's Press, 2021

Synopsis

Discover the causes―and consequences―of hurricanes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!

Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these satellites tell where a hurricane is going and how big and fast it is.

Inside you'll find:

• How hurricanes form, how fast they move, and an account of the most dangerous hurricanes in recent history

• A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams―and how meteorologists study hurricanes to keep people safe

• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!

ABOUT THIS SERIES:

This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Cody Crane is an award-winning nonfiction children’s writer. From a young age, she was set on becoming a scientist. She later discovered that writing about science could be just as fun as the real thing. She lives in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Children's Press
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1338769650
• ISBN 13: 9781338769654
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 48
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible