Author: Gary Jeffrey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404219915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Discusses, in graphic novel format, the causes and effects of hurricanes, recounting some of the world's biggest hurricanes and what people do to study and predict hurricanes.
Hurricanes
Author: Gary Jeffrey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404219915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Discusses, in graphic novel format, the causes and effects of hurricanes, recounting some of the world's biggest hurricanes and what people do to study and predict hurricanes.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404219915
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Discusses, in graphic novel format, the causes and effects of hurricanes, recounting some of the world's biggest hurricanes and what people do to study and predict hurricanes.
There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster
Author: Gregory Squires
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136084827
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive critical book on the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. The disaster will go down on record as one of the worst in American history, not least because of the government’s inept and cavalier response. But it is also a huge story for other reasons; the impact of the hurricane was uneven, and race and class were deeply implicated in the unevenness. Hartman and. Squires assemble two dozen critical scholars and activists who present a multifaceted portrait of the social implications of the disaster. The book covers the response to the disaster and the roles that race and class played, its impact on housing and redevelopment, the historical context of urban disasters in America and the future of economic development in the region. It offers strategic guidance for key actors - government agencies, financial institutions, neighbourhood organizations - in efforts to rebuild shattered communities.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136084827
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
There is No Such Thing as a Natural Disaster is the first comprehensive critical book on the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. The disaster will go down on record as one of the worst in American history, not least because of the government’s inept and cavalier response. But it is also a huge story for other reasons; the impact of the hurricane was uneven, and race and class were deeply implicated in the unevenness. Hartman and. Squires assemble two dozen critical scholars and activists who present a multifaceted portrait of the social implications of the disaster. The book covers the response to the disaster and the roles that race and class played, its impact on housing and redevelopment, the historical context of urban disasters in America and the future of economic development in the region. It offers strategic guidance for key actors - government agencies, financial institutions, neighbourhood organizations - in efforts to rebuild shattered communities.
All About Tornadoes (A True Book: Natural Disasters)
Author: Cody Crane
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338769634
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns. INSIDE, YOU LL FIND: • How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history; • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe; • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338769634
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Conditions on Earth are becoming more and more extreme and kids want to learn about it! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns. INSIDE, YOU LL FIND: • How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history; • A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe; • Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.
Hurricanes, Tsunamis, and Other Natural Disasters
Author: Andrew Langley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439889261
Category : Children's literature, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780439889261
Category : Children's literature, English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Stunning photographs help take readers into the world of natural disasters.
A Safer Future
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309045460
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309045460
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
Initial priorities for U.S. participation in the International Decade for Natural Disaster Reduction, declared by the United Nations, are contained in this volume. It focuses on seven issues: hazard and risk assessment; awareness and education; mitigation; preparedness for emergency response; recovery and reconstruction; prediction and warning; learning from disasters; and U.S. participation internationally. The committee presents its philosophy of calls for broad public and private participation to reduce the toll of disasters.
Natural Disasters and Public Health
Author: Virginia M. Brennan
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9780801891991
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The events of Hurricane Katrina have been seared into our collective consciousness, revealing a glaring discrepancy between the experiences of privileged whites and those of low-income blacks. The latter faced a scale of physical danger and mental trauma that the former largely escaped. While residents with resources evacuated in cars, poor residents were left to fend for themselves—without food, water, medicine, shelter, or safety. Many poor African Americans died; many more lost loved ones and all of their material belongings. Natural Disasters and Public Health analyzes the public health effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma on minorities in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. The contributors assess the overall health policy and public health implications of these three natural disasters. While most of the current literature on disaster relief focuses on FEMA, race, urban planning, and the environment, Natural Disasters and Public Health takes a broader perspective, advocating the inclusion of comprehensive public health policy in future disaster relief programs. Unflinching photographs—many from the Astrodome in Houston after the evacuation of New Orleans and including the triage clinic set up there by the Baylor School of Medicine—illustrate the poor conditions under which health care professionals and aid workers ministered to the sick and injured. Reports from the field by disaster relief professionals and research articles by scholars present lessons learned and offer tools and guidance for future planning. This volume is a valuable resource for public policymakers, health care agencies, providers who plan for large-scale emergencies, academics teaching disaster relief courses, and professionals working in this field.
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
ISBN: 9780801891991
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The events of Hurricane Katrina have been seared into our collective consciousness, revealing a glaring discrepancy between the experiences of privileged whites and those of low-income blacks. The latter faced a scale of physical danger and mental trauma that the former largely escaped. While residents with resources evacuated in cars, poor residents were left to fend for themselves—without food, water, medicine, shelter, or safety. Many poor African Americans died; many more lost loved ones and all of their material belongings. Natural Disasters and Public Health analyzes the public health effects of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Wilma on minorities in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. The contributors assess the overall health policy and public health implications of these three natural disasters. While most of the current literature on disaster relief focuses on FEMA, race, urban planning, and the environment, Natural Disasters and Public Health takes a broader perspective, advocating the inclusion of comprehensive public health policy in future disaster relief programs. Unflinching photographs—many from the Astrodome in Houston after the evacuation of New Orleans and including the triage clinic set up there by the Baylor School of Medicine—illustrate the poor conditions under which health care professionals and aid workers ministered to the sick and injured. Reports from the field by disaster relief professionals and research articles by scholars present lessons learned and offer tools and guidance for future planning. This volume is a valuable resource for public policymakers, health care agencies, providers who plan for large-scale emergencies, academics teaching disaster relief courses, and professionals working in this field.
Weather and Natural Disasters
Author: Melissa Raé Shofner
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499425503
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 1499425503
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich, accessible text and full-color photographs of these incredible weather events will keep readers on the edge of their seat.
Hurricanes
Author: Martha London
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532165382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Publisher: ABDO
ISBN: 1532165382
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one. Features include a table of contents, two infographics, fun facts, a sidebar, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. DiscoverRoo is an imprint of Pop!, a division of ABDO.
Hurricanes of the North Atlantic
Author: James B. Elsner
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195125085
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
As people continue to develop coastal areas, society's liability to hurricanes will dramatically increase, regardless of changes in the environment. This book addresses these key issues, providing a detailed examination of
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195125085
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
As people continue to develop coastal areas, society's liability to hurricanes will dramatically increase, regardless of changes in the environment. This book addresses these key issues, providing a detailed examination of
Homeowner's Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards
Author: Dennis Hwang
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emergency management
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Emergency management
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description