Williamson, Margaret A., 1960-

Dust storms : causes and effects / by Margaret Williamson. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm - - Wild weather . - Wild weather (12 Story Library (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What Is This Wild Weather -- Wet or Dry: Downbursts and Dust Storms -- Beware of Black Blizzards -- Dust Storms Are a Global Hazard -- Dust Devils Are Tiny Twisters -- Warning, Warning: Satellite Predictions -- The Threat From Dust Inside and Out -- Dust and Sand: What's the Difference? -- SAL Is Nature's Helpful Dust Storm -- Dust Storms Are A Complicated Part of the Environment -- Desertification Has a Cause and Effect -- Out of This World: Dust Storms in Space -- Staying Safe in a Dust Storm -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.

"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by dust storms in 12 in-depth chapters that include topics on desertification, downbursts, dust devils, and health hazards like Valley fever. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information."--

Ages 10-13 12-Story Library. Grades 4-6 12-Story Library.

ISBN: 9781645821465 1645821463 9781645821847 1645821846

LCCN: 2020017446

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Dust storms--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Instructional and educational works.

Dewey Class. No.: 551.55/9