| Tornado Survival: Prepare for & Survive a Tornado Contributor(s): Kavanagh, James (Author), Waterford Press (Author), Leung Raymond (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1583558632 ISBN-13: 9781583558638 Publisher: Waterford Press OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
| Dewey: 613.69 |
| Series: Urban Survival |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 3.9" W x 8.1" (0.25 lbs) 2 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Spawned from powerful thunderstorms, tornadoes can cause fatalities and devastate a neighborhood in seconds. With more than 1,200 tornadoes striking the US each year, they cause billions of dollars' worth of damage. Based on international protocols, Tornado Survival focuses on what people can do before, during and after a Tornado to protect themselves and their property. Also included in each guide are smartphone QR codes that link to the websites of various emergency services agencies. Laminated for durability, this portable guide is an ideal source of quick and accurate information. Made in the USA. |
Contributor Bio(s): Press, Waterford: - With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience.Kavanagh, James: - Zoologist Jim Kavanagh has made a career out of introducing novices to plants, animals, the sciences and world cultures. In addition to creating over 500 simplified nature guides, he has also authored guides to languages, cities and outdoor skills. An avid traveler and backpacker, Kavanagh's path has taken him around the world to many remote destinations including the upper Amazon, Africa, Australia, and the Arctic Circle (and this is just the As). He is also the author of a series of state-specific guides to common species and natural attractions and a children's book on evolution. |