Series:

DK Eyewitness

3 total works

Cover of Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado

Eyewitness: Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, see a chicken that was stripped of its feathers by a tornado, and how human activity can cause weather patterns to change.

For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids.

Cover of Hurricane

Hurricane

by Jack Challoner

Published 5 February 2004
Get swept away in a twister of a tale as you witness the primal nature of hurricanes and the havoc they generate. Discover how hurricanes start, what makes them spin and how they have so much power. Great for project work.

Cover of Eyewitness Guide: Hurricane & Tornado
Humans have always searched for ways to influence and accurately forecast the weather all too aware that their survival depends on favourable conditions.Starting with the earliest astronomers this book examines how the science of meteorology has evolved over the last 3 000 years.From rain dances and weather balloons to tornado tracker planes and satellites in outer space stunning colour photographs provide an intriguing insight into nature's diverse and deadly extremes.Jack Challoner graduted in Physics from London University and is a qualified teacher. He has written many popular science titles for all ages including How Weather Works and Energy.