Engineering for Hurricanes

by Wendy Hinote Lanier

Overview

This title explores the advances engineers have made to better prepare for hurricanes and to minimize their damage. Clear text, compelling images, and helpful sidebars and infographics make this book an accessible and engaging read.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644933800
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Engineering for Disaster
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	682,411
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Levee Breach 5

Chapter 2 Building Stormproof Communities 9

Case Study Water management 14

Chapter 3 Building Strong Homes 17

Chapter 4 Weathering the Storm 23

Chapter 5 What's Next? 27

Focus on Engineering for Hurricanes 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"This series offers solid definitions and explanations that will nicely complement elementary STEM collections."—Booklist

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