Forces of nature.
Título:
Forces of nature.
Resumen:
"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".
Fecha de publicación como intervalo:
2008
SERIES_EPSB:
Descripción física:
47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm.
Contenido:
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.
EPSB_521_2:
5-8
Autor corporativo añadido:
ISBN:
9780716698067
Información de publicación:
Chicago : World Book, c2008.
