The race is on -- Staying cool -- Sick in the city -- Hot enough to kill -- Sweat it out -- No escape from the heat -- Operation cool down -- When do heat waves happen? -- The deadliest heat wave -- Dangerous wildfires -- Hotter than ever -- Preparing for a warm future -- Famous heat waves -- Heat wave safety.
Summary:
An overview of the danger of deadly heat and those who save lives during heat waves. Also describes what causes heat waves, where they occur, and how to stay safe in one.
Series:
Disaster survivors
Indexed by:
Horn Book Guide, 10/2010 Library Media Connection, 10/2010 School Library Journal, 4/2010
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