ISBN: 9783690830843 - physics basic disasters for kids: the science behind earthquakes volcanoes tsunamis tornadoes hurricanes lightning floods and more: 13 (physics kids books) (9 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. What actually causes a tornado to spin - or a tsunami to cross an entire ocean? Most science books tell kids what natural disasters are. This one explains why they happen - the real forces, energy, and physical laws behind Earth's most destructive events. Written for curious readers ages 8-12, this book breaks down the physics of ten major natural disasters in clear, age-appropriate language. No jargon. No shortcuts. Just the real science, explained in a way kids can actually understand. Inside each chapter, young readers will discover: How seismic waves travel through solid rock and why some earthquakes release energy stored for hundreds of yearsWhy tsunami waves grow taller as they approach shore - and how energy moves across an entire oceanThe role of magma pressure and gas expansion in volcanic eruptions that launch rock miles into the skyHow pressure differentials and the Coriolis effect turn an ordinary thunderstorm into a spinning tornadoWhy warm ocean water acts like fuel for a hurricane - a giant heat engine with winds over 150 miles per hourThe friction and gravity physics behind avalanches that move millions of tons of snow in secondsHow electrical charges build inside storm clouds and release in a lightning bolt hotter than the sun's surfaceThe combustion and heat transfer science that allows wildfires to generate their own weather systemsHow hydrostatic pressure and water flow reshape entire landscapes during major floodsThe kinetic energy and shockwave physics behind asteroid impacts that have changed Earth's historyThis title is a strong fit for: Children ages 8-12 who love science, nature, or extreme weatherParents looking for nonfiction that goes beyond facts and builds real scientific thinkingHomeschool families covering earth science, STEM, or physical science unitsTeachers seeking supplementary reading for grades 3 through 6Gift-givers searching for an educational yet genuinely engaging readEach chapter builds from foundational concepts to the full physical explanation - so kids finish every section understanding not just what happened, but exactly how and why. Scroll up and add it to your cart to give a young reader the science behind the most powerful forces on Earth. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …