Tornadoes.
Título
:
Tornadoes.
Resumen
:
"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".
Fecha de publicación como intervalo
:
2008
World Book's library of natural disasters
Descripción física
:
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm.
Contenido
:
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.
Término de la materia
:
Tornadoes.
Natural disasters.
Autor corporativo añadido
:
World Book, Inc.
Síntesis
:
"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".
ISBN
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9780716698135
Información de publicación
:
Chicago : World Book, c2008.
| Biblioteca | Signatura topográfica | Tipo de material | Código de barras del documento | Estado |
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| Hardisty | 363.34/923 | Book | 30512000009140 | Non-Fiction |