Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms
| AUTHOR | Silverstein, Alvin; Silverstein, Virginia; Nunn, Laura Silverstein |
| PUBLISHER | Enslow Publishing (07/16/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. The authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780766029712
ISBN-10:
0766029719
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
48
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.70 x 0.30 x 9.30 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters
Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Weather
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 9th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
6.4
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
551.552
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008026264
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In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. The authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves.
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