All about tornadoes: discovering earth's strongest winds

Discover the causes―and consequences―of tornadoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! 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…

Built to survive natural disasters

When stormy winds start to twist at incredible speeds, watch out for some wild weather

Earth shattering events: volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other…

We humans take our domination of the planet for granted, but sometimes nature reminds us that this is an illusion. Tectonics rip open the earth, vast waves sweep away coastal towns, magma spews from volcanoes and hurricanes lay waste to entire countries. This book explores nature at its most destructive. Clear, coherent explanations break down the science behind phenomena including hurricane…

All aboyt hurricanes: discovering earth's wildest storms

Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these satellites tell where a hurricane is going and how big and fast it is

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9780307387943

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Hurricanes

Hurricanes plague the tropics from June through November. Some years bring just a handful of storms. Other years, meteorologists run out of names because there are so many. Readers learn how and where these storms form and the dangers they pose to the land and people who live in Gulf and Atlantic coast regions.

Shackleton and the Lost Antarctic Expedition

Tells the story of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton and his failed attempt to cross the coldest and windiest continent on earth. Written in graphic-novel format.

National Geographic Indonesia: Setahun Tsunami Bencana Aceh dan Lotere Bantua…

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Vol. 1 No. 9; Desember 2005

ISBN/ISSN

9771858201017

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128 pages; ill.

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National Geographic Indonesia: Demam Emas Bulgaria

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Vol. 2 No. 12; Desember 2006

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9771858201017

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128 pages; ill.

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500 NAT d

Jangan Panik 3: Anak Siaga dan Tanggap Bencana

Edukasi kebencanaan bagi anak usia dini perlu diberikan, agar mereka secara dini juga dapat menyerap pengetahuan jenis bencana dan bagaimana penanggulangannya secara dini yang diberikan dalam bentuk penerimaan pengetahuan dan keterampilan penanggulangan bencana. Perlu kiranya pemerintah memperbanyak sosialisasi tentang pengurangan risiko bencana/mitigasi bencana melalui jalur pendidikan. Sek…