Eyewitness hurricane & tornado
(Book)
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Published:
New York : DK Pub., 2004.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Revised edition.
Physical Desc:
volumes : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
IG: Illustrated Guide 1090L
Status:
Description
Become an eyewitness to nature’s most extreme weather phenomena.
See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought.
Along the way, you’ll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and how human activity can cause weather patterns to change.
Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:
• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. From polar regions to the tropics, this storm book shows the effects of nature’s most extreme weather.
Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!
DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.
A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.
What will you Eyewitness next?
Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or leave no stone left unturned with Eyewitness Rock & Mineral.
Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more extreme weather books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for "DK weather books".
See inside the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Discover a bridge that collapsed due to severe gusts of wind, and learn about a tree species in southwest Africa that can survive several years of drought.
Along the way, you’ll uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries and how human activity can cause weather patterns to change.
Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content:
• A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love!
• Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists
• Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines
• Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field
Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. With striking images, models, and illustrations, this visual guide offers a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions. From polar regions to the tropics, this storm book shows the effects of nature’s most extreme weather.
Eyewitness content approved by -ologists!
DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field.
A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content.
What will you Eyewitness next?
Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or leave no stone left unturned with Eyewitness Rock & Mineral.
Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more extreme weather books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for "DK weather books".
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Hayward Intermediate Nonfiction
INT 551.5 CHA 2004
Available
Dec 3, 2024
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 551 CHA 2021
Available
Oct 4, 2024
Lac Courte Oreilles Juvenile Nonfiction
J 551.55 CHA 2000
Available
Mar 25, 2019
Madeline Island Juvenile Nonfiction
J 551. CHA 2000
Available
Aug 19, 2024
Sayner Juvenile Nonfiction
Juv 551.55 C 2000
Available
Jul 8, 2024
Spooner Juvenile Nonfiction
E NATURE 551.55 CHA 2000
Available
Jul 8, 2024
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 551.55 C35h (Eyewitness) 2014
Available
Oct 8, 2024
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780744039641, 0744039649, 9780744028959, 0744028957, 9780241381489, 0241381487, 9781465420954, 1465420959, 9780756606909, 075660690X, 9780756606893, 0756606896, 9780789452429, 0789452421
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7.7, 1 Points
Level 7.7, 1 Points
Lexile code:
IG: Illustrated Guide
Lexile measure:
1090
Notes
General Note
Rev. ed. of: Hurricane & tornado. 1st American ed. 2000.
General Note
Includes index.
General Note
Nonfiction.
Description
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.7,1,87015.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Challoner, J., & Challoner, J. (2004). Eyewitness hurricane & tornado. Revised edition. New York, DK Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Challoner, Jack and Jack. Challoner. 2004. Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado. New York, DK Pub.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Challoner, Jack and Jack. Challoner, Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado. New York, DK Pub, 2004.
MLA Citation (style guide)Challoner, Jack, and Jack Challoner. Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado. Revised edition. New York, DK Pub, 2004.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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