Natural Disasters through Infographics (Paperback)

Nadia Higgins

ISBN 10: 146771593X / ISBN 13: 9781467715935

Published by Lerner Publishing Group, Minneapolis, 2013

About this Item

Paperback. Each book in this series uses the popular infographics medium to provide an overview of science topics. Stats, cool visuals, and did-you-know factoids provide high-interest appeal while offering important information. "This book displays Earth's systems, their interactions, and those impacts on populations, including earthquakes and volcanoes caused by shifting plates, atmospheric changes, and other natural events"--Provided by publisher. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Seller Inventory # 9781467715935

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Natural Disasters through Infographics (Paperback)
• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group, Minneapolis
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 146771593X
• ISBN 13: 9781467715935
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Sciuto, Alex
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

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!

About the Author

Nadia Higgins is the author of 50-plus books for the school library market. She also worked as an editor in the industry for almost ten years. Many of her books have a science bent, though she's also written about pop stars, car art, and zombies. Nadia lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two young daughters.