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1) Tornadoes
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon...
2) Tornadoes
Publisher
Green Planet Films
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The U.S. is affected by 1,200 tornadoes every year and this phenomenon is growing all over the world. With wind speeds inside their vortex reaching up to 500 km per hour and traveling at the speed of a high-speed train, tornadoes are capable of destroying everything in their path. But how do they start? How can we predict them and minimize their destruction? Is global warming responsible for their increasing frequency?
3) Tornadoes
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Tornadoes are some of the coolest - and most destructive - weather phenomena. Some are tiny and just move a few hundred feet; some are huge and have a path of hundreds of miles! This book breaks down these incredible forces of nature for struggling readers or those in need of review on the topic. The achievable main text includes how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and some of the most destructive ever. Full-color photographs show readers...
Author
Series
Buddy and Bea volume 2
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Buddy (who is reserved and thoughtful), Bea (who is boisterous and bossy) and the other second graders in Ms. Maple's class are trying to come up with a name for their class, but it is proving harder then they thought it would be.
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Formats
Description
Devastating natural disasters have profoundly shaped human history, leaving us with a respect for the mighty power of the earth—and a humbling view of our future. Paleontologist and geologist Donald R. Prothero tells the harrowing human stories behind these catastrophic events.
Prothero describes in gripping detail some of the most important natural disasters in history:
• the New Madrid, Missouri, earthquakes of 1811–1812 that
...Author
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Huge, towering clouds build up in the sky--it's a supercell. The Doppler radar indicates that the system is rotating. But is there a funnel? Is it touching the ground? Only a storm chaser can confirm when a tornado is present--and help meteorologists warn nearby towns.
Author
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Combining science, history, and DIY pyrotechnics, this book for the workbench warrior explains humankind's most useful and paradoxical tool: fire. William Gurstelle, author of the bestselling Backyard Ballistics, presents 25 projects with instructions, diagrams, photos, and links to video demonstrations that enable people of all ages to explore and safely play with fire. From Franklin's stove to Diesel's engine, explosive and fascinating tales are...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into 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. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, see...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Publisher
Cicada Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricanes, tornadoes, avalanches, earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes,...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Description
"A practical and comprehensive guide to surviving the greatest disaster of our time, from New York Times bestselling self-help author and beloved CBS Sunday Morning science and technology correspondent David Pogue"--
Author
Publisher
ALA Editions
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Designed for kids aged 5-10, and flexible enough to use in either storytimes or classroom settings, the projects included introduce kids to many of the current environmental topics in our world. Each topic will be presented through the lens of a representative picture book, then further enhanced with detailed information and reinforced with a hands-on project"--
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