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Have you ever felt the ground beneath your feet move in an earthquake? Have you ever had to ride out a blizzard at home?
Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids guides kids ages 7 to 10 through a scientific introduction to the forces behind extreme meteorological events. Earthquakes, volcanoes, storms, wildfires, and more affect people around the world and appear in the news almost daily. Plus, climate change adds more fuel to storms, affects water supply, and makes conditions ripe for wildfires and rising water levels. Learn the science behind why through interactive STEM projects, essential questions, fascinating facts, and links to online resources.
Natural Disasters! With 25 Science Projects for Kids is part of a set of four Explore Earth Science books that explore the earth, the atmosphere, and everything in between. The other titles in this series are Weather and Climate! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, The Water Cycle! With 25 Science Projects for Kids, and Rocks and Minerals! With 25 Science Projects for Kids.
Try these hands-on science projects!
- Model plate tectonics
- Diagram atmospheric conditions
- Develop a weather safety plan
| Paperback, $14.95 9781619308626 |
Hardcover, $19.95 9781619308596 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction: A natural world includes natural disasters
Develop a safety plan
Chapter 1: Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Chapter 2: Volcanoes
Chapter 3: Floods and Drought
Chapter 4: Wildfire
Chapter 5: Tornadoes
Chapter 6: Hurricanes and Typhoons
Glossary
Resources
Index