All about Heat Waves and Droughts (a True Book: Natural Disasters) (Paperback)

Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that heat waves can make roads break apart? Yes! When it's extra hot, the materials that roads are made of will swell and start to crack. INSIDE, YOULL FIND: - How heat waves and droughts happen, why they happen, and an account of the most devastating ones in recent history; - A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams--and what you can do if a heat wave or drought happens; - Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.

General

Imprint:	Scholastic US
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	Steve Tomecek
Dimensions:	206 x 175 x 3mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-1-338-76958-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-338-76958-8
Barcode:	9781338769586

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