Angry Earth |
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| Series title: | Angry Earth Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4339-6787-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Publisher: | Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
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| Imprint: | Gareth Stevens Learning Library |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $175.62 |
Book Description:
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With so many earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods in the news, sometimes it seems like our planet is angry. In reality, many disasters occur because conditions in nature were exactly right to cause a catastrophe. In this series, readers learn about the science behind blizzards, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other dangerous natural occurrences. They also learn about some of the worst natural disasters in history and find out how to protect themselves when in the middle of a dangerous natural...
More DescriptionWith so many earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods in the news, sometimes it seems like our planet is angry. In reality, many disasters occur because conditions in nature were exactly right to cause a catastrophe. In this series, readers learn about the science behind blizzards, tsunamis, hurricanes, and other dangerous natural occurrences. They also learn about some of the worst natural disasters in history and find out how to protect themselves when in the middle of a dangerous natural disaster. * Topics support science curriculum * Key scientific concepts are clearly explained * Sidebars offer more information and interesting facts about the subject * Glossary words and Index highlight key science terms * Recommended Web sites and books guide readers in finding more information