by Challoner, Jack,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: Eyewitness Physical details: 72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm Subject(s): Severe storms | Natural disasters | Hurricanes | Tornadoes | Storms | Cyclones | Storms. | Natural disasters. | Hurricanes. | Tornadoes. | Storms. | Violentes tempêtes | Catastrophes naturelles | Ouragans | Tornades | Tempêtes | Cyclones | Storms. | Severe storms. | Natural disasters. | Hurricanes. | Tornadoes. | Storms | Natural disasters | Hurricanes | Tornadoes | Storms. | Natural disasters. | Hurricanes. | Tornadoes.
Item type :
01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Collection | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Stewart Consolidated School | Gr. 3-6 Non-Fiction | SCIENCE & NATURE / Earth Sciences / Weather / Challoner | Available |
Originally published in 1995.
"New edition"--Cover
Includes index.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Weather folklore -- Early forecasts -- What is extreme weather? -- Extreme causes -- Severe winds -- Thunderous storms -- Twisting tornadoes -- Tornado force -- Measuring tornadoes -- Lightning strikes -- Hailstorms -- Hurricane alert -- Devastation -- Hurricane strikes -- Fog and smog -- High seas -- Snowstorms -- Avalanche -- Floods and landslides -- Heat waves -- Deadly droughts -- Polar extremes -- Weather watch -- Disaster relief -- Nature's survivors -- Climate change -- El Niño -- Freaky conditions -- Beyond Earth -- Did you know? -- Timeline.
Discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems help keep people safe.--