| Hurricanes (Smithsonian) | |
| ISBN: 9780061170713 Author: Simon, Seymour Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books Published: July 2007 Retail: $9.99 OUR PRICE: $6.49 You Save 35% Binding Type: Paperback Annotation: Takes young readers on an in-depth exploration of one of the most awe-inspiring and devastating events in nature: hurricanes. This dramatic nonfiction picture book is intensified through arresting full-color photographs and satellite images. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains what hurricanes are and how they develop; what storm surges are; and the basics of forecasting and precautions that families should take. Booklist commented: "This is unsurpassed for kindling interest in a scientific subject and communicating an understanding of its scope and significance." |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Disasters - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Weather - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Science & Ecosystems |
| Dewey: 551.552 |
| LCCN: 2007280766 |
| BISAC category: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Science & Nature / Disasters |
| Target Grade/Age Group: Grade 2-3, Age 7-8 |
| Grade level: Grade 2-3 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 25.00" L x 10.00" W |
| Bargain Category: Weather, Upper Elementary, Science, Reference, Picture Books, Nature, History, Geography, Environment, Early Elementary |
| Grade level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 71430 Reading Level: 6.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |