Storms and Wild Water
Title | Storms and Wild Water PDF eBook |
Author | Dag Pike |
Publisher | A&C Black |
Pages | 161 |
Release | 2009-10-07 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1408112310 |
Brings to life the terrifying, awe-inspiring power of storms with gripping tales of those who have encountered them and a wealth of scientific information to explain this fascinating natural phenomenon.
Science Comics: Wild Weather
Title | Science Comics: Wild Weather PDF eBook |
Author | MK Reed |
Publisher | First Second |
Pages | 67 |
Release | 2019-04-16 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 125025759X |
Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As “snowpocalypse” descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin’ Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions! Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, the farthest reaches of space, and everything in between! These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, Science Comics is for you!
Safe in a Storm
Title | Safe in a Storm PDF eBook |
Author | Stephen R. Swinburne |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2016-04-26 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 054566988X |
A comforting and reassuring love story! "When the clouds grow darker and the rain pelts and stings,I'm here, my little duck. Keep warm beside my wings."In this comforting read-aloud story, all the animals find cozy places to keep them safe and warm, no matter how loud the storm rumbles or how dark the night gets. Next to their mothers, the baby animals are able to let go of their fears and fall asleep despite the storm.Safe in a Storm is a fun, imaginative good-night story featuring loving animal characters. It'll comfort young children during scary storms and always.
Misty of Chincoteague
Title | Misty of Chincoteague PDF eBook |
Author | Marguerite Henry |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2012-12-11 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1442487992 |
A Newbery Honor Book Rediscover award-winning author Marguerite Henry’s classic story about a wild horse’s gentle colt with this faux leather–bound anniversary edition. On an island of Chincoteague off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and decide they can’t live without her. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next “Pony Penning Day” does indeed bring Phantom into their lives…in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom will forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether.
Surviving in Wild Waters
Title | Surviving in Wild Waters PDF eBook |
Author | Carla Mooney |
Publisher | Lerner Publications |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2014-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1467714364 |
Imagine a peaceful voyage at sea, with puffy clouds overhead and the gentle rise and fall of the waves. Now imagine that you're lost. There's a hurricane looming on the horizon. Sharks begin to circle your boat. And you're down to your last sip of fresh water. Accidents on the water can lead to life-and-death struggles. See how the strong survive.
The Wild Weather Book
Title | The Wild Weather Book PDF eBook |
Author | Fiona Danks |
Publisher | Frances Lincoln |
Pages | 128 |
Release | 2013-03-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 178101115X |
Fiona Danks and Jo Schofield are back with more wonderful ideas for fun outdoors even in the most challenging weather! Imagine - jumping in the biggest puddle you can find! - Or running barefoot and feeling squidgy mud ooze up between your toes! - Or run up the nearest hill to feel the wind try to carry you away! When it’s wet, or windy or cold, there’s no need to stay cooped up indoors; it’s a great opportunity to rush outside for some fun. - Go on an animal hunt and find the creatures that come out in the wet. - Fly a kite in the wind and catch falling leaves. - Take your camera into a white world and see how many different icy patterns and shapes you can find. There are loads of exciting and creative things you can do in the natural world when the weather’s wild. So don’t wait for the sun: take this book with you and go outdoors for a wild weather adventure!
Wild Waters in the Roar
Title | Wild Waters in the Roar PDF eBook |
Author | Mike Noel-Smith |
Publisher | AuthorHouse |
Pages | 175 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1438904207 |
This is the story of two men who followed their dream of crossing an ocean and discovered the adventure of a lifetime. Former army officer, mountaineer and film stuntsman Mike Noel-Smith couldn't resist when his friend Rob Abernethy called him up one day and suggested the ultimate challenge becoming the first Britons to row the Indian Ocean. The pair took advice from expert seamen, studied weather charts, trained for months, and planned the trip down to the last detail. But like many before them, they discovered that the sea is a dangerous and ungovernable mistress, capable of turning from calm to lethal rage. This is a pacey, often funny, and ultimately touching tale of courage, fear, love and bloody mindedness in the face of the unconquerable power of the ocean. Adventurous readers will wish they'd been able to join Mike and Rob on their unforgettable trip, sharing every twist and turn, triumph and disaster. The rest will be glad they stayed at home and enjoyed the book!