E-book
Natural disasters [electronic resource] : investigate Earth's most destructive forces : with 25 projects / Kathleen M. Reilly ; illustrated by Tom Casteel.
Young scientists explore the causes and impact of natural disasters through the engaging hands-on activities in this educational resource. An investigative look into Earth's natural disasters, this book provides discussions and experiments related to earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, tornados, hurricanes, floods, droughts, heat waves, blizzards, and even lesser-known events such as exploding lakes and solar flares. Moreover, the interactive exercises--which include creating shake tables, a cake batter lava flow, a wind tunnel, and a lake eruption, as well as experimenting with avalanches--engage readers and add depth to the text while ensuring that learning is lasting and fun. A glossary highlighting key terms and a list of additional resources for further education are also included.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781619301481 (electronic bk.)
- ISBN: 1619301482 (electronic bk.)
- Physical Description: 1 online resource.
- Publisher: White River Junction, VT : Nomad Press, c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 119) and index. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 9-12. "Guided reading level: Q"--P. [4] of cover. |
| Source of Description Note: | Description based on print version record. |
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| Genre: | Electronic books. Juvenile works. |
