Hurricane and Tornado - Dk

\nLet your budding meteorologist step into the eye of the storm with this magnificent weather encyclopedia. \n \nSee catastrophic weather conditions come to life through spectacular images, models and illustrations, whether it's a powerful twister ripping through homes, earthquakes shattering cities and towns, or hailstones the size of tennis balls. \n \nThis is the perfect extreme weather book for children ages 8 and up. Inside, you'll discover: \n \n - Up to 20% new images, including photographs and updated diagrams. \n - Follows a unique visual approach that immerses children on every page, and an added wall chart full of facts and images. \n - All information updated by an expert consultant. \n - Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field, from storm-chasers pursuing tornadoes to meteorologists working on advanced weather early warning systems. \nThis fascinating, energetic and accessible nature book contains everything you need to know about the weather and all its wildness! Uncover historical items that reveal how ancient civilizations predicted the weather, as well as the weather-forecasting techniques that have developed over the centuries. \n \nWith an increase in severe weather due to climate change, knowing about tsunamis, hurricanes, droughts, blizzards and storms is more important than ever. This is a topic that young readers will be both concerned and curious about. They will also learn the ways in which human activity can cause weather patterns to change. \n \nWith a groundbreaking visual approach and clear, child-friendly text, the DK Eyewitness series has been a trusted favorite for parents, teachers, and school-age children since 1985. Now with an exciting makeover, this popular series has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers -- perfect for home learning!\n