When the sky breaks : hurricanes, tornadoes, and the worst weather in the world / Simon Winchester.
| Author/creator | Winchester, Simon author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : VIKING, An Imprint of Penguin Random House LLC, [2017] |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | 87 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 note | Includes 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 |
| ISBN | 9780451476357 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0451476352 (hardcover ; alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 551.55 W7217W | ✔ Available | Place Hold |