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1) Tsunamis
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how tsunamis form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
3) Weather
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Do you ever wonder about the weather? Experience sunshine, wind, rain, and all the weather patterns that might be in the forecast."--Back cover.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy sources.
Everyone is looking for ways to expand our sources of renewable energy-- but which system is best? What is "renewable" energy, and what are the pros and cons of each source? Sneideman and Twamley introduce you to solar, wind, biofuel, hydro, and geothermal energy. They also provide hands-on activities and links to online primary sources.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Introduces weather and the seasons, describing what is a cloud, why rainbows form, and how animals migrate for the winter, and includes four weather-related science projects.
Author
Publisher
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"This browsable book explores the wind's role in our planet and its history, from carrying pollen to shaping sand dunes to pushing record-breaking ships across the ocean"--
"A browsable, appealing introduction to an important weather phenomenon.If your hair has ever blown back on a breezy day, you've noticed the wind at work. But what causes the wind? Are there different types of wind? How do we measure and name them? How does the wind shape our...
11) Sun
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Simon Spotlight edition.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"There are no clouds in the sky. The sun is shining! How does the sun bring us such warm, bright days? Just open this book and read about the wonders of the sun."--
12) Wacky weather
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
With a little help from Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat in the Hat travels the planet and beyond to introduce beginning readers to 17 strange but true weather events, among them waterspouts, dust devils, ball lightning, snow donuts, fire whirls, red sprites, sundogs, ice tsunamis, clouds shaped like UFOs and cinnamon rolls, diamond rain, metallic snow, and a storm so wide three Earths could fit INSIDE it!
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
35 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Seasons, precipitation, wind, clouds, storms, climate change, and other weather-related phenomena are explained for young readers. Includes glossary"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Barrons Educational Series, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Follow the journey of water around the world! From raindrops falling to the ground and into rivers, flowing down to the sea, and back up in the air to form clouds" -- Page [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
360 Degrees, an imprint of Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
63 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 33 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this book about climate change, we share the facts. But we also share hope. Learn about the causes of climate change and how it is affecting our world. Explore the human impact and what it means to have a carbon footprint. Read about innovative ideas for tackling climate breakdown. Be inspired by the positive stories from young people effecting change all around the globe. Get tips on the things you can do to reduce your carbon footprint, and...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xxiii, 184 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the...
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