Natural Disasters through Infographics
Natural Disasters through Infographics

Author: Nadia Higgins

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2018-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1541528700

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The facts about natural disasters are so big and devastating they could make your head explode! You hear about huge costs (like the $360,000,000,000 in damage caused by the 2011 tsunami in Japan), huge speeds (the fastest-moving tsunami waves have been recorded at 500 miles per hour), and even huger mysteries (where, exactly, the danger zones are for natural disasters). How can all these big numbers and concepts make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about natural disasters. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as: • How can scientists accurately predict natural disasters? • What were some of Earth’s biggest, freakiest, and deadliest disasters? • How can you protect yourself in the event of a volcano, an earthquake, or a tsunami? The answers are sure to shake you up!

Disasters by the Numbers
Disasters by the Numbers

Author: Steve Jenkins

Publisher: HMH Books For Young Readers

Published: 2021-10-26

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 1328569489

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An amazing look at Earth's natural disasters as seen through numbers, facts, and stunning infographics from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins! From Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Steve Jenkins comes an in-depth look at the world's natural disasters, broken down into four distinct categories: earth, weather, life, and space. From timelines of causes and outcomes of each disaster, graphs highlighting humans' effect on the earth, and a text teeming with fresh, unexpected, and accurate information ready for readers to easily devour, Disasters by the Numbers is unmatched and sure to wow fans old and new.

Natural Disasters in Infographics
Natural Disasters in Infographics

Author: Alexander Lowe

Publisher: 21st Century Skills Library: E

Published: 2020-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781534171176

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"Readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters through colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography"--

Infographics: Natural Disasters
Infographics: Natural Disasters

Author: Alexander Lowe

Publisher: 21st Century Junior Library: E

Published: 2022-08

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 9781668909188

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Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Natural disasters are a leading environmental issue today. In this book, young readers will learn about the causes and effects of natural disasters. Ways to prepare for these events are also presented and encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and preserve the planet. Charts, graphs, maps, and infographics provide key 21st Century Content in an engaging and accessible way. Includes an activity, glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

US Geography through Infographics
US Geography through Infographics

Author: Nadia Higgins

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1467734624

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Navigating US geography can leave you feeling lost and all over the map. You need to know about all 50 states (Wisconsin has more than 600 kinds of cheese!), different landscapes and climates (from deserts to polar regions), and where to watch out for natural disasters (beware of Tornado Alley!). How can all these facts and locations make more sense? Infographics! The charts, maps, and illustrations in this book tell a visual story to help you better understand key concepts about our country?s geography. Crack open this book to explore mind-boggling questions such as: ? How are the 317 million US citizens spread out across the country? ? What happens every day in the United States? ? Where do our natural resources come from? The answers will help you find your way!

Climate Change in Infographics
Climate Change in Infographics

Author: Renae Gilles

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2020-05-21

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 153417298X

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Climate change is one of the leading environmental issues today. In this book, readers will learn about the causes and effects of climate change. Large-scale and personal solutions to climate change are also presented. Colorful and clear graphics, such as maps, charts, and infographics, give readers an alternative to text-heavy sources. Action-based activities will leave students with ideas for improving the world around them. Book also includes a glossary, index, suggested books and websites, and a bibliography.

Hurricanes
Hurricanes

Author: Christine Thomas Alderman

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781623102616

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"Take a close look at hurricanes through engaging text, fun facts, and infographics that stress visual literacy"--

Natural Disasters
Natural Disasters

Author: Jim Westcott

Publisher: Black Rabbit Books

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781644662090

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Compares and contrasts some of the most destructive natural disasters through charts, graphs, and fun text. Compare and contrast lessons have never been this fun! Each book in the Rank It! series highlights 11 of the topic's most popular subjects. Using fun hi/lo text and infographics, readers quickly and easily compare how the subjects stack up. Perfect for CCSS standards on analyzing key ideas and details. From deadly dinos to heavy hitters, see how the favorites rank.

All About Tornadoes (A True Book: Natural Disasters)
All About Tornadoes (A True Book: Natural Disasters)

Author: Cody Crane

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2021-11-02

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 1338769634

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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.

The Natural World
The Natural World

Author: Jon Richards

Publisher: Mapographica

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778726623

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This is not just another atlas! Mapographica uses cleverly designed maps and fantastic infographics to show you the world as you've never seen it before. Book jacket.