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- 1. Anno, Mitsumasa (1995).
Anno's magic seeds.
New York: Philomel Book.
- Abstract:
Jack is given two magic seeds by a wizard. He is told to plant one seed and eat one seed, but Jack figures out a more lucrative method. How many seeds does each harvest yield?
Abstract provided by Laurie Earvolino, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Decision Making] [Decision Making] [Hurricane] [Magic] [Math] [Plants] [Survival] [Weather]
- 2. Barasch, Lynne (2000).
Radio rescue.
New York: Frances Foster Books.
- Abstract:
In 1923, a young boy works hard to learn morse code in order to get his amateur radio operator license and his very own call letters. Everyday he excitedly puts on his headphones and warms up his station, talking to people all over the world. During a far away hurricane, he uses his radio to send out messages to rescue stranded people.
Abstract provided by Jami Davis, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Alphabet] [Communication] [Fire] [Flood] [Goal Setting] [History] [Hurricane] [Inventions] [Maps] [Photograph] [Radio] [Rescue] [Ship] [Storm] [Symbols] [Technology] [Telephone] [Transportation] [Weather]
- 3. Barrett, Judi (1978).
Cloudy with a chance of meatballs.
New York: Macmillan Publishing Co..
- Abstract:
Grandpa tells a bedtime story about a town where all the food came from the sky in rain, snow, hurricane, and tornado forms. It becomes a disaster, and people flee to a new town.
Abstract provided by Andrea Rohleder, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Community] [Conflict Resolution] [Food] [Grandparents] [Grief] [Happiness] [Humor] [Hurricane] [Moving] [Nonverbal Communication] [Rain] [Sadness] [Snow] [Storm] [Survival] [Tornado] [Weather]
- 4. Branley, Franklyn M. (1985).
Hurricane watch.
New York: Harper Trophy.
- Abstract:
This informational text describes the relationship of air over land and oceans. When wind speed reaches 74 miles an hour, a tropical storm becomes a hurricane. Explains the sequence of weather events and how weather planes fly into the eye of a storm to take measurements of temperature, pressure, and precipitation. People prepare safely for the storm by securing homes, gathering supplies, and moving inland.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bodies Of Water] [Careers] [Destruction] [Direction] [Earth] [Geography] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Ocean] [Preparation] [Prevention] [Radio] [Safety] [Satellite] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Television] [Weather] [Wind]
- 5. Chambers, Catherine (2000).
Disasters in nature: Hurricanes.
Chicago: Heinemann Library.
- Abstract:
This informational text takes you inside a hurricane with questions of what? where? why? and when? to explain hurricane zones around the earth. Explains rain, wind, and air pressure of hurricanes. Global warming, storm tracking, and prediction problems are discussed for hurricanes and tornadoes. Learn how technology and the natural world alert us about upcoming storms.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Australia] [Bangladesh] [Belize] [Careers] [Caribbean] [Change] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Disasters] [History] [Hurricane] [India] [Island] [Jamaica] [Japan] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nature] [Netherlands] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Prevention] [Problem Solving] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [Weather]
- 6. Erlbach, Arlene (1993).
Hurricanes.
Chicago: Childrens Press.
- Abstract:
This informational text describes how tropical disturbances become a tropical storm, then a hurricane. Compares and contrasts hurricanes and tornadoes, including watches and warnings. Learn how storms are predicted and monitored. Photographs show the storm with an eye. Hurricanes have different names across the world.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Central America] [Careers] [China] [Clouds] [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Earth] [Gender] [Geography] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [India] [Maps] [Month] [Multicultural] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Prediction] [Science] [Seasons] [Sequence] [Storm] [Technology] [Tornado] [Typhoon] [United States] [Vocabulary] [Weather] [Wind]
- 7. Galiano, Dan (2000).
Hurricanes.
New York: The Rosen Publishing Group.
- Abstract:
This informational text explains the life cycle of tropical storms, the coriolis effect, and the anatomy of a hurricane. Wind and flooding damage are explained and especially the effects of storm surges. Hurricane strength is measured by a category scale. Improvements in technology have helped us with hurricane prediction and safety.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Comparisons] [Cyclone] [Destruction] [Flood] [Geography] [Glossary] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [Maps] [Nonfiction] [Prediction] [Safety] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Typhoon] [Weather]
- 8. Garland, Sherry (1995).
The summer sands.
San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace and Company.
- Abstract:
When a raging storm destroys the sand dunes that several animals and plants called home, a community works together to restore the dunes in a most creative way. Includes an author's note about the ecology of the coastal sand dunes and what is being done to preserve them.
Abstract provided by Lynne-Ann Bell, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Animals] [Autumn] [Beach] [Birds] [Bodies Of Water] [Christmas] [Clouds] [Cold] [Colors] [Community] [Cooperation] [Crab] [Crustaceans] [Environment] [Family] [Five Senses] [Flowers] [Fun] [Games] [Grandparents] [Habitat] [Helping] [Holidays] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Multicultural] [Native American] [Nonverbal Communication] [Ocean] [Rain] [Relaxation] [Sand] [Sea] [Seasons] [Sounds] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Water] [Weather] [Wind] [Winter]
- 9. Herzig, Alison Cragin (1984).
Thaddeus.
Boston: Little Brown and Company.
- Abstract:
Great-Great Uncle Thaddeus always gives unique birthday presents to his nephew. This year Uncle Thaddeus gives him best present ever. The present is a book about all the birthdays they have shared together. Their relationship grows stronger as they grow older.
Abstract provided by Maureen Landenberger, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Animals] [Assertiveness] [Baseball] [Birds] [Birthday] [Camel] [Christmas] [Feelings] [Food] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Hummingbird] [Hurricane] [Memories] [Nutrition] [Presents] [Rabbit] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Snow] [Sports] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather] [Wind]
- 10. Jennings, Terry (1999).
Natural disasters: Hurricanes and tornadoes.
: Belitha Press.
- Abstract:
This informational text discusses hurricanes and tornadoes by photographs and diagrams. Weather researchers use satellites to circle the earth and take photographs of cloud patterns and the ground. Tornadoes are born in thunderclouds. Learn how tornadoes and hurricanes are tracked and studied, including the damage these natural disasters cause.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Bangladesh] [Careers] [Clouds] [Comparisons] [Destruction] [Disasters] [Electricity] [Energy] [England] [Geography] [Glossary] [Hurricane] [Index] [Jamaica] [Maps] [Multicultural] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Research] [School] [Science] [Storm] [Technology] [Temperature] [Tornado] [United States] [Weather] [Wind]
- 11. McCloskey, Robert (1957).
Time of wonder.
New York: Macmillan.
- Abstract:
A family goes to a summer island house. The daughter makes friends and learns a different way of life. They all experience a hurricane.
Abstract provided by Stephanie Sexton, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Discovery] [Exploration] [Family] [Friendship] [Hurricane] [Island] [Seasons] [Self Esteem] [Shelter] [Storm] [Stress Management] [Summer] [Vacation] [Verbal Communication] [Weather]
- 12. Murray, Peter (1996).
Hurricanes.
: The Child’s World.
- Abstract:
This informational text describes the Hurricane Hunter planes that are designed to fly in the roughest weather. In 1958, scientists tried to slow down a hurricane by dropping silver iodide crystals into the clouds, but the experiment did not work. The best thing to do with a hurricane is to get out of its way! Explains the destruction of Hurricane Andrew in Florida and Louisiana. Contrasts the death rate of a 1900 hurricane in Texas with the 1992 Andrew due to better warning systems in place.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Airplane] [Boat] [Car] [Careers] [Clouds] [Destruction] [Disasters] [History] [Hurricane] [Index] [Nonfiction] [Numbers] [Photograph] [Preparation] [Prevention] [Research] [Safety] [Science] [Sequence] [Storm] [Tornado] [Transportation] [Vocabulary] [Weather]
- 13. Wallner, Alexandra (2000).
Sergio and the hurricane.
New York: Henry Holf and Company.
- Abstract:
A young boy’s family prepares for a hurricane in San Juan, Puerto Rico. At first, Sergio is excited, but after a whole day of getting ready for the storm, he falls asleep exhausted. The hurricane hits in the middle of the night so Sergio joins his parents in their bed, Papa tells him a story to ease his fears. For many weeks after the storm, the San Juan community clears the damage left by the wind and flooding. When school resumes, Sergio’s teacher gives a science lesson on hurricanes.
Abstract provided by: Valerie A. Ubbes, 2007 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Author's Note] [Beach] [Bedtime] [Cleanliness] [Community] [Destruction] [Family] [Fear] [Feelings] [Flood] [Hurricane] [Maps] [Parents] [Plants] [Preparation] [Puerto Rico] [Radio] [Safety] [School] [Shopping] [Storm] [Storytelling] [Technology] [Television] [Tree] [Water] [Writing]
- 14. Wiesner, David (1990).
Hurricane.
New York: Clarion Books.
- Abstract:
Two young brothers have fun after a hurricane by turning a fallen Elm tree into a world full of magic and wonder.
Abstract provided by Anne Williams, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.- Keywords: [Exploration] [Fear] [Feelings] [Hurricane] [Imagination] [Magic] [Plants] [Siblings] [Storm] [Tree] [Weather] [Worry]
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