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Intended for children of ages 7-14, this book explores how whirlpools, tidal waves, and tsunamis begin, and their effect on people at sea and in coastal areas. It also discusses, among other things, techniques to stay safe during a storm, and how to avoid getting caught in unsafe weather conditions.
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"The focus of this inherently fascinating introduction to the science that lies behind the creation of various natural disasters is what makes this series have a particularly recommended appeal for family, school and community library... Enhanced with full color photography and illustrative drawings, each individual title also informs the readers about the people who study, forecast, and observe these phenomena in action; how to stay safe during a natural disaster (including what goes into an emergency kit); and provides a simple activity or suggestion for their own observations."
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This work is intended for children of ages 7-14. According to Greek mythology, two sea-monsters named Charybdis and Scylla created treacherous whirlpools by spewing out the water of the sea. Charybdis and Scylla waited on either side of the narrow Strait of Messina between Sicily and Italy, and satisfied their hunger by swallowing passing ships. Today, meteorologists know that extreme ocean storms are caused by weather patterns and conditions. "Ocean Storm Alert!" explores how whirlpools, tidal waves, and tsunamis begin, and their effect on people at sea and in coastal areas. The topics covered include: famous storms throughout history including the El Nino/La Nina storms of the Pacific region; how ancient peoples forecasted storms, and the technology that meteorologists use to predict weather today, such as Doppler radar; techniques to stay safe during a storm, and how to avoid getting caught in unsafe weather conditions; the recovery from ocean storms when they reach land, and the large-scale environmental effects of storms; and, the physical and geographical pattern of storms around the world.
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- PublisherCrabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0778715795
- ISBN 13 9780778715795
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages32
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Book Description library. Condition: Good. 2005. LIBRARY BINDING. A good ex-library hardcover with typical library markings, some marked out. An occasional smudge or mark, otherwise clean pages. Minor cover wear. No dust jacket. Booksavers receives donated books and recycles them in a variety of ways. Proceeds benefit the work of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) in the U.S. and around the world. Seller Inventory # mon0000279944
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