Author : Gary Jeffrey
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 45,4 MB
Release : 2007-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404219915
Discusses, in graphic novel format, the causes and effects of hurricanes, recounting some of the world's biggest hurricanes and what people do to study and predict hurricanes.
Author : Gregory Squires
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 45,50 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1136084827
There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive critical book on the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. The disaster will go down on record as one of the worst in American history, not least because of the government’s inept and cavalier response. But it is also a huge story for other reasons; the impact of the hurricane was uneven, and race and class were deeply implicated in the unevenness. Hartman and. Squires assemble two dozen critical scholars and activists who present a multifaceted portrait of the social implications of the disaster. The book covers the response to the disaster and the roles that race and class played, its impact on housing and redevelopment, the historical context of urban disasters in America and the future of economic development in the region. It offers strategic guidance for key actors - government agencies, financial institutions, neighbourhood organizations - in efforts to rebuild shattered communities.
Author : Cody Crane
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 32,13 MB
Release : 2021-11-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1338769634
Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns. INSIDE, YOU LL FIND: • How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history; • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe; • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! 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.
Author : Andrew Langley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 15,27 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Children's literature, English
ISBN : 9780439889261
Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.
Author : Martha London
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 25,42 MB
Release : 2019-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532165382
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Author : Cari Meister
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 26,26 MB
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1617875066
Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of hurricanes, hurricanes of the past, and ways to survive these violent storms.
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 49,85 MB
Release : 1991-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309045460
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Author : Melissa Raé Shofner
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 48,90 MB
Release : 2016-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1499425503
Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Author : Dennis Hwang
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Emergency management
ISBN :
Author : Alvin Silverstein
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 45,43 MB
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766029712
"Examines the science behind hurricanes, including how and where tropical storms form, the various types of tropical storms, how scientists track hurricanes, and provides hurricane safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
