Catalog Search Results
2) Blizzards
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how blizzards form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Dive deep into a world of fascinating weather with everyone’s favorite meteorologist, Al Roker! With this mesmerizing book that covers a wide range of topics, readers will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles. Surprising facts, colorful spreads, and captivating pictures will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather—some they never...
13) Lightning
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"In Lightning, vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text introduce young readers to the causes and characteristics of lightning. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different kinds of lightning, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lightning online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Lightning also features reading tips for teachers and parents,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way"--
15) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how tsunamis form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Most people have at least seen a snowstorm on television, but imagine a storm of dust instead of snow. These were called black blizzards in the Dust Bowl, which was the name for the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s. Readers will learn what transformed green farmland and lush grassland into a disaster area, forcing thousands to leave, and finally how the land was restored. Stunning photographs reflect the conditions, while Make the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In the midst of the Blizzard of 1978, the tanker Global Hope floundered on the shoals in Salem Sound off the Massachusetts coast. The Coast Guard heard the Mayday calls and immediately dispatched a patrol boat. Within an hour, the Coast Guard boat was in as much trouble as the tanker, having lost its radar, depth finder, and engine power in horrendous seas. Pilot boat Captain Frank Quirk was monitoring the Coast Guard's efforts by radio, and when...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. 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...
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Purchase Suggestion Service. Submit Request