Adapting to Intense Storms

by Adam Furgang

The frequency and severity of tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, blizzards, ice storms, dust storms, and cyclones have all increased around the globe. Scientists have found evidence that these storms are likely triggered by an overall warming of the planet, due largely to human activity, particularly the burning of heat-trapping fossil fuels. Readers will survey the scope of the problem, learn about the mechanisms at work behind...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448868483
• ISBN13: 9781448868483
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8