Hurricanes
| AUTHOR | Lew, Kristi |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Education Service (12/30/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
In this compelling book, readers learn what hurricanes are, where they get their energy, and how they are named and classified. They discover the anatomy of a hurricane or typhoon, the eye, and the eyewall, and they'll learn about a hurricane's dangerous effects. Readers will explore how climate change could affect the frequency and intensity of future storms, and the steps scientists and officials are taking to keep citizens safe. With numerous photographs and a list of books and websites where readers can go to glean additional information, this book promises to pique the interest of future scientists.
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Product Format
Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781508106500
ISBN-10:
1508106509
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
7.80 x 0.10 x 7.80 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Meteorology & Climatology
Grade Level:
1st Grade
- 5th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 2
Dewey Decimal:
551.552
Library of Congress Control Number:
2018008325
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In this compelling book, readers learn what hurricanes are, where they get their energy, and how they are named and classified. They discover the anatomy of a hurricane or typhoon, the eye, and the eyewall, and they'll learn about a hurricane's dangerous effects. Readers will explore how climate change could affect the frequency and intensity of future storms, and the steps scientists and officials are taking to keep citizens safe. With numerous photographs and a list of books and websites where readers can go to glean additional information, this book promises to pique the interest of future scientists.
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Author:
Lew, Kristi
A former high school teacher with a background in biochemistry and more than 10 years of experience in cytogenetic laboratories, Kristi Lew specializes in taking complex scientific information and making it fun and interesting for scientists and non-scientists alike. She is the author of more than 20 science books for children and teachers.
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