32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
Introducing wildfires and freak weather -- When a wildfire ignites -- Types of wildfires -- Parts of a wildfire -- Case study: Victoria, 2009 -- Wildfire fighters -- Preventing fire -- Freak weather -- Heat waves and drought -- Flash floods -- Ice storms -- Dust storms -- Fish rain and orange snow.
Summary:
"Readers discover the dangers of freak weather and study the science behind wildfires in this age-appropriate guide to natural disasters. Specific case studies of deadly wildfires and freak weather events are presented alongside maps to help readers visualize where they took place. Readers are also presented with facts about how these natural disasters happen and what can be done to prepare for them, and they're introduced to the people who study these events."-- Publisher's website.
Series:
Natural disaster zone Hubbard, Ben, 1973- Natural disaster zone.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.