Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters

Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters
5 volume set

The Encyclopedia of Weather and Natural Disasters introduces students to the topic of weather and natural disasters while delving into the scientific aspects of various types of disasters including blizzards, earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, volcanoes, and wildfires. Attention will be given to recent natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, the Asian tsunami, and the Philippine mud slide. The first volume in this set consists of a weather overview, including such topics as weather basics, weather phenomena, forecasting and climate.

The second, third and fourth volumes encompass weather and natural disasters from A-Z, with fascinating glimpses into the science behind each type of disaster, interesting facts and figures, and first-hand accounts of destruction, rescue and reconstruction. Volume five covers accounts of the effect of human activities on the weather and advances in new technology. Features include full-color photographs, illustrations, maps, experiments, timeline, "Words to Know", and an index.

ISBN 13: 9781414418797
ISBN 10: 1414418795

Price: $305.00 per 5 volume series - Item # EWND5