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Author Williamson, Margaret (Elementary school teacher), author.

Title Heat waves : causes and effects / by Margaret Williamson.

Publication Info. Mankato, Minnesota : 12-Story Library, [2022]
©2022

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Location Call No. Status
 Manchester, Whiton Branch - Children's Department  J 551.525 WILLIAMSON    Check Shelf
 Simsbury Public Library - Children's Department  J 551.525 WIL    Check Shelf
 Southington Library - Children  J Science 551.525 WIL    Check Shelf
Description 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Series Wild weather
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents What Causes Heat Waves? -- Temperature Alerts -- Caught in a Heat Cycle -- How Heat Affects the Body -- Linking Jet Streams and Heat Waves -- Heating Up Around the World -- A Hot History in the US -- How Communities Prepare and Respond -- Hidden Dangers, Hidden Costs -- Cities Are Urban Heat Islands -- How Red Zones Go Green and Blue -- Heat Waves Under the Sea -- Staying Safe in a Heat Wave -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.
Summary "Get the facts about the hazards and damage caused by heat waves in 12 in-depth chapters that include jet streams, heat stroke, urban heat islands, and marine heat waves. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."-- Provided by publisher.
Audience Ages 10-13 12-Story Library.
Grades 4-6 12-Story Library.
Subject Heat waves (Meteorology) -- Juvenile literature.
Heat waves (Meteorology) (OCoLC)fst00953995
Genre/Form Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
Instructional and educational works.
Other Form: Online version: Williamson, Margaret, Heat waves : causes and effects Mankato, Minnesota : 12-Story Library, [2020] 9781645822226 (DLC) 2020017456
ISBN 9781645821496 (library binding)
1645821498 (library binding)
9781645821878 (paperback)
1645821870 (paperback)
9781645822226 (pdf)
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