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Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 8
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
3) Hurricanes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind hurricanes, including where and why hurricanes happen and how to stay safe when the wind starts to blow. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
"Step into the eye of the storm and discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems use technology to help keep people safe" --
5) Hurricanes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.
6) Hurricanes
Author
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
"An exploration of hurricanes, including how these huge sea storms develop, how their strength is measured, and how the most devastating hurricanes have impacted human history"--Provided by publisher.
7) Hurricanes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of hurricanes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been battered by horrific hurricanes that rage across its surface, wreaking devastation as they move. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind hurricane horrors, the world's worst-ever hurricane disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating hurricanes of the future.."--...
11) Hurricanes!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 890L
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slammed the Gulf Coast with heavy rain and winds that whipped at speeds of up to 140 miles per hour (225 kph). Thousands of people had already evacuated the city, but many were not able to take their pets. Instead, they left extra food and water for the animals thinking they would be back in just a few days. Unfortunately, that was not the case. As young readers relive the dramatic events surrounding the devastation...
18) Storm chasers
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
Dramatic photos and text describe how scientists predict, measure, and chase tornadoes and hurricanes.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Contains information about hurricanes, explaining what they are, how they happen, where they occur, and other topics; features discussion of forecasting and measurement techniques, hurricane hunters, and prevention; and includes a look at record-breaking hurricanes.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
790L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Readers will discover the science behind hurricanes and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars"--
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