Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More!
Description
Record heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels. What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever. This book, based on cutting-edge science and first-hand accounts, helps kids learn about what's going on and what to do about it.
Praise for Extreme Weather: Surviving Tornadoes, Sandstorms, Hailstorms, Blizzards, Hurricanes, and More!
"Whether the weather, it’s all covered here! Kostigen’s exciting offering fits a niche between weather books for younger readers and adults. In consistent National Geographic fashion, this eye-catching work is filled with captioned color photos, an always-interesting narrative flow, and text boxes with varied tidbits...this is a snazzy, engaging presentation, which is being released simultaneously with his adult title National Geographic Extreme Weather Survival Guide" - Booklist
"Among extreme-weather book contenders, this one stands out for its focus on climate change and what readers can do to survive the associated uptick in extreme storms." - Scientist's Bookshelf
"Browsers will find the frequent, high-quality photos engrossing. ... Libraries may wish to purchase for the book’s excellent photographs, along with the browsable short sections and checklists." - Library Journal