Awesome Forces of Nature: Shattering Earthquakes - Hardcover
This series introduces readers to natural events that can change people's lives and the landscape, with case studies of recent and historic disasters and incidents. Each book looks at what causes natural disasters to happen, how people are affected by them, and the work of the emergency services and aid organizations. The books introduce measuring equipment, how it is used and who collects it. They look at how professionals use weather data to predict local and national weather, and climate change, as well as the use of ICT in measuring weather. The relationship between particular weather conditions and wider weather patterns is examined, using examples from around the world. Includes project ideas.
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About the Author:
Louise Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. Her writing covers a wide range of topics from animals and science to history and social studies. Richard Spilsbury is an experienced author of nonfiction books for young people. He has written about a wide range of topics including science, nature, and history.
Review:
Spreads in these updates of the 2004 editions address questions children may have about natural disasters and discuss causes, characteristics, and relevant science, including progress in predicting the events. Case studies illustrate the human response. N --School Library Journal
This visually appealing series is sure to catch the eyes of students and educators. Whether reading for research purposes or just for fun, these titles are sure to please. The interesting and accurate facts are presented in an easily understood vocabulary --Library Media Connection
This Heinemann Info-Search series offers truly awesome descriptions of natural phenomena. Each book packages facts, science, statistics, and human experience with natural phenomena in a way that flows logically, making it attractive and understandable for --NSTA Recommends
This visually appealing series is sure to catch the eyes of students and educators. Whether reading for research purposes or just for fun, these titles are sure to please. The interesting and accurate facts are presented in an easily understood vocabulary --Library Media Connection
This Heinemann Info-Search series offers truly awesome descriptions of natural phenomena. Each book packages facts, science, statistics, and human experience with natural phenomena in a way that flows logically, making it attractive and understandable for --NSTA Recommends
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- PublisherHeinemann Library
- ISBN 10 0431178364
- ISBN 13 9780431178363
- BindingHardcover
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