| Edition |
2nd ed. |
| Descript |
47, [1] pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm. |
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text txt rdacontent |
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unmediated n rdamedia |
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volume nc rdacarrier |
| Series |
World Book's library of natural disasters |
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World Book's library of natural disasters.
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| Summary |
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most severe heat waves; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index. |
| Contents |
What is a heat wave? -- Danger to health -- What causes a heat wave? -- Europe, 2003 -- Studying heat waves -- Heat islands -- Chicago, 1995 -- Heat wave of 1936 -- Australia, 1923-1924 -- Human influence -- Droughts and fires -- United States, 1980's -- Caring for animals -- Heat wave warnings -- Weathering a heat waves. |
| Subject |
Heat waves (Meteorology) -- Juvenile literature.
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Natural disasters -- Juvenile literature.
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| Add Author |
World Book, Inc.
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| ISBN |
9780716698234 |
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0716698234 |
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9780716698173 (set) |
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071669817X (set) |
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