waves

Los lectores aprender?n por qu? ocurren los tsunamis, c?mo funciona el Sistema de Alerta de Tsunami y c?mo sobrevivir a un tsunami.

Did you know that pro surfers still use moves from many years ago? People use surfboards to ride on top of waves. Learn more about this extreme sport.

An introduction to waves and wave motion, explaining electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves, the behaviors of waves, and real-world uses of waves.

Nature presents us with some awesome, powerful, earth-shaking events. Many people suffer with phobias related to Earth's wonders, such as astraphobia, which is the fear of thunder and lightning. While being scared of thunderous sounds is natural, phobias tip the scale because now your heart is pounding, your body is shaking, and you're so overwhelmed by your feelings that it is extreme or irrational. This book takes a voyage through the phobias we encounter in nature. Through vivid descriptions of what a person goes through when they fear waves, bright light, shadows, and other natural phenomena, inquisitive readers investigate how fear has evolved over time. Sidebars and vibrant photographs highlight each phobia.

"When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? . . . a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow"--Provided by publisher.

Clicks, clacks, bangs, and booms; there are sounds everywhere we go, but what is special about sounds? With the help of this thrilling book, readers will be excited to find out. Vibrant images and engaging language will attract readers of many levels, even those who aren't usually drawn to scientific material.

Readers will be fascinated with all the wonders of light.

"In September of 2015, the scientific world was buzzing: gravitational waves had been detected. It was a dramatic and conclusive demonstration of Einstein's theory of general relativity--the most complex and far-reaching theory in the history of physics. Through detailed diagrams, . . . analogies, and . . . sidebars, this text cuts through the complexity and sophistication, providing an . . . introduction to the physics of waves, the implications of general relativity, and the ways in which gravitational waves can bring new understanding of the universe around us"--Provided by publisher.

Each title in the Everyday STEM series provides an exciting look at real-world physics, engaging readers with dynamic images and examples.

This title provides a basic overview of wind and how it forms.