Forces of nature.
Book |
World Book,
Chicago :
c2009.
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About
"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, 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: 9780716698227
- Physical Description: 47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm.print
- Publisher: Chicago : World Book, c2009.
- Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note: Dangerous forces -- Forces of weather -- What is weather? -- Water in the air -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Storms -- Earth's climates -- Ocean currents -- Seasons -- Climate change -- Forces of geology -- Earth's layers -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes -- Tsunamis -- Landslides, mudslides, and avalanches -- Forces of disease -- Microorganisms -- Bacteria and viruses -- Parasites and fungi -- Activity -- Glossary -- Additional resources.