DK Eyewitness Books: Natural Disaster

Item# 9780744056389
$6.89
Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world... Read more

Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet. Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world from tsunamis to tornadoes and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn too about the equipment used to predict natural disasters from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes prevent avalanches control wildfires and survive earthquakes. Throughout the pages of this newly- revised incredible history book you can expect to find: Up to 20 percent new images including photography and updated diagram. All information updated by expert consultants. Packed with amazing facts infographics statistics and timelines. Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field. This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history record-breaking facts and a guide to some useful online resources makes this a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning alongside teachers parents and librarians. So what's new? Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers with a fresh new look up to 20 percent new images including photography and updated diagrams updated information and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field. Explore the series! Globally the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

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Discover the awesome power of nature in this visual guide to the dynamic natural phenomena across our planet.

Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world from tsunamis to tornadoes and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn too about the equipment used to predict natural disasters from tsunami magnitude to the earthquake Richter scale and how studies help predict hurricanes prevent avalanches control wildfires and survive earthquakes.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised incredible history book you can expect to find:
-Up to 20 percent new images including photography and updated diagrams
-All information updated by expert consultants
-Packed with amazing facts infographics statistics and timelines
-Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field

This museum in a book uses striking full-color photographs and illustrations to explore the ancient legends linked to many natural disasters and explains how human activities have caused many other disasters in recent times. A timeline tracing some of the most devastating disasters in history record-breaking facts and a guide to some useful online resources makes this a must-have volume for curious children aged 9+ with a thirst for knowledge and learning alongside teachers parents and librarians.

So what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers with a fresh new look up to 20 percent new images including photography and updated diagrams updated information and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Join the journey to combat climate change with Eyewitness Climate Change or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

Information

Brand: DK Books

Publisher Date: 08/30/2022

Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.50

UPC: 9780744056389

Pages: 72