Disasters & the Environment Hurricanes

Name: Disasters & the Environment Hurricanes
Brand: Bookreps NZ Limited
SKU: 9781669071075
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Ailynn Collins

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Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment. Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals' homes and nesting areas can be destroyed. Some animals can even be carried miles away from their... Read More

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"Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment. Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals' homes and nesting areas can be destroyed. Some animals can even be carried miles away from their homes. Learn about the steps people can take to help affected areas recover from these fierce ocean storms"--

Description

Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and huge waves are all dangers of hurricanes. Their force affects not only people, but also the environment.

Trees in mangrove forests can die. Animals' homes and nesting areas can be destroyed. Some animals can even be carried miles away from their homes.

Learn about the steps people can take to help affected areas recover from these fierce ocean storms.

Disasters & the Environment Hurricanes by Ailynn Collins explores these impacts and recovery efforts in detail.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781669071075

Publisher: Capstone Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2024

Country: United States

Imprint: Capstone Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

Collections

Ailynn Collins Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Ailynn Collins has written many books for children, from stories about aliens and monsters, to books about science, space, and the future. These are her favorite subjects. She lives outside Seattle with her family and six dogs. When she's not writing, she enjoys participating in dog shows and dog sports.

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