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48 pp.
| Quarto/Seagrass |
September, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-1-63322-246-5$16.95
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Theo Cobb.
Vicki Cobb begins with in-depth discussions of the physical science underlying hurricane development and formation (air pressure, states of matter, and energy). She then turns to the technology used to model hurricane formation and the research that investigates the possibility--and potential downside--of tinkering with hurricanes to minimize their impact on developed areas. Many quality photographs and illustrated diagrams are included. Websites. Bib., glos., ind.