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HarperCollins, 2007-26-06

Hurricanes (Updated)

Hurricanes (Updated)

Seymour Simon, Author

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9780061170713

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Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon teams up with the Smithsonian Institution for a new, updated edition of his book about these immense and devastating storms. Full color.
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Clear explanations and compelling visuals give young readers a deeper understanding of one of nature’s most powerful forces. This title fosters curiosity, respect for weather patterns, and a foundational sense of safety and scientific inquiry.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Animals • Awareness • Baby Animals • Critical Thinking • Curiosity • Disasters • Earth Sciences - Weather • Environmental Science & Ecosystems • General • History • History of Science • Influence • Juvenile Nonfiction • Observation • Patterns • Physics • Responsibility • Safety • Science & Nature • Seasons • Technology • Wonder

Readability • 6.2

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 32

Subjects • Hurricanes

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | History of Science • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Physics • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Baby Animals • Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology | General

Takes young readers on an in-depth exploration of one of the most awe-inspiring and devastating events in nature: hurricanes.

This dramatic nonfiction picture book is intensified through arresting full-color photographs and satellite images.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains what hurricanes are and how they develop; what storm surges are; and the basics of forecasting and precautions that families should take.

Booklist commented: "This is unsurpassed for kindling interest in a scientific subject and communicating an understanding of its scope and significance."

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