storms

"Children's faces, depicted with letters of the alphabet, react to the onset of a storm and its aftermath in this picture book, accompanied by simple alliterative text"--Provided by publisher.

"When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a calamitous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive afloat a life raft in violent waves 80 feet tall"--Provided by publisher.

This book discusses the science behind tsunamis. The chapters describe destructive tsunamis and their aftermath, explain why tsunamis occur, and explore scientists' efforts to predict these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

Introduces the Roman god Jupiter and explains his importance; features well-known Roman myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Rome and family tree of the Roman gods.

A powerful storm. A small group of survivors stranded in a deserted city. An unsolvable mystery that threatens the very fabric of existence. A mysterious boy who may hold the key. When everything else has vanished, only the truth remains.

This fact-filled volume examines the fundamentals of atmospheric science as well as the cultural impact of weather.

Believing his parents are going to euthanize Pogo, a beloved golden Labrador that had belonged to his deceased brother, twelve-year-old Sam sets sail with the dog and gets caught in a terrible storm along with Magnus, a hermit, and his pet tern, Fuego, whom they meet on an island.

Text and photographs provide a basic understanding of the horrific storm named Hurricane Katrina which hit the south of the United States in 2005.

"What are tornadoes? Blizzards? Hurricanes? Readers will learn the ins and outs of severe weather in this book. Accessible text and appealing photos show severe weather conditions and encourage students to be weather aware and to take proper precautions in the event of severe weather"--Provided by publisher.