The Science of a Hurricane
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
This book discusses the science behind earthquakes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Copyright | 2015 |
BISACS | JNF051160, JNF051000, JNF037080 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Lexile | 950 |
ISBN | 9781631376245 |
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Title Format | Reinforced book |
Release Date | 2014-08-01 |
Author | Mary Reina |
Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
Dewey | 551.55/2 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
Guided Reading Level | T |