Tornadoes.
Book |
2nd ed. |
World Book,
Chicago :
2009.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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About
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Details
- ISBN: 9780716698173 (set)
- ISBN: 9780716698296
- Physical Description: 47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.print
- Edition: 2nd ed.
- Publisher: Chicago : World Book, 2009.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- Emergency services.