When the sky breaks : hurricanes, tornadoes, and the worst weather in the world / Simon Winchester.

Author/creator Winchester, Simon author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : VIKING, An Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2017]
Copyright Date©2017
Description87 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 x 27 cm
Subjects

Contents Introductions: Weather lessons from an ill wind -- The biggest, baddest weather -- America's national storm -- Out on the far horizon -- Afterword.
Abstract Winchester looks at how, when, where, and why hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, and tornadoes start brewing, how they build, and what happens when these giant storms hit. He includes an historical look at how we learned about weather systems, and where we're headed because of climate change.
General note"Smithsonian"--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Interest age level Ages 10+
Interest grade level Grades 4 to 6.
Audience 1180 Lexile
Study program note Accelerated Reader AR
LCCN 2016029124
ISBN9780451476357 (hardcover ; alk. paper)
ISBN0451476352 (hardcover ; alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 551.55 W7217W ✔ Available Place Hold