Winch, Anne,

Floods : causes and effects / by Anne Winch. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm - - Wild weather . - Wild weather (12 Story Library (Firm)) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A Lot of Water -- Flash Floods Happen Fast -- Floods Happen Worldwide -- Climate Change Increases the Risk of Floods -- Flood Prediction is Challenging -- Flood Cleanup Is a Big Job -- Floods Affect Wildlife, Too -- There Can Be a Good Side to Floods -- Training is Important for Flood Rescue -- The Dangers of Flood Water -- Famous Floods Around the World -- A Sinking New Orleans -- Staying Safe in a Flood.

"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by floods in 12 in-depth chapters with topics on flash floods, monsoons, and infamous hurricanes. 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: 9781645821472 1645821471 9781645821854 1645821854

LCCN: 2020017451

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Floods--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 551.48/9