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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A blizzard is much more than just a bad snowstorm. In fact, there doesn't even need to be that much snow for a storm to be considered a blizzard. This book explores what blizzards are, how they're predicted, and why they're so dangerous. Safety tips and survival skills are discussed throughout with a focus on important early elementary STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards. Age appropriate text and full-color images keep students...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Hurricanes are incredible forces of nature that form over warm ocean waters near the equator. With violent winds and heavy rains, they can cause great destruction. This engaging book takes an in-depth look at the technology used to predict and track hurricanes and the ways that people prepare for an approaching storm. Students will learn ways to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane hits. This important earth science subject is covered in...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The ground begins to shake and dishes rattle on the shelves. It's an earthquake. Readers will learn why and where quakes happen and how scientists measure them. This important earth science topic is covered in rich detail with full-color photographs and helpful diagrams. After reading this book, students will have a better understanding of how people stay safe before, during, and after an earthquake hits. STEM and engineering topics from the Next...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tsunamis are huge waves that move very quickly and cause great destruction. Readers will learn how people predict and prepare for tsunamis and how they survive after one of these giant waves hits. Diagrams and photographs enhance the text and give students a better understanding of how these natural disasters work and the damage they can cause. STEM topics from the Next Generation Science Standards are discussed throughout. Readers will love learning...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Whenever a twister catches the eye, a feeling of foreboding sets into the beholder. Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. With winds that swirl at up to 300 miles per hour, these incredible storms can destroy whatever is in their path. In this exciting, fact-filled book, students will learn how scientists predict and measure tornadoes. Readers will learn how people prepare for tornadoes and how they stay safe during and...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
When thinking about natural disasters, floods probably aren't the first thing that come to mind. However, a sudden rise in water level can cause great destruction and even death. This book explores where and why floods occur and features photographs of the incredible damage they can cause. Readers will learn how people survived some of the worst floods in recent history as well as new prediction methods to help avoid the damage and destruction floods...
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