Title: What is a heat wave?
Description: "This informative book shows young readers how and why long periods of hot weather occur, where and when heat waves happen most often, and how extreme heat can be dangerous to people and animals. Readers will also learn about water shortages, droughts, and fire hazards, the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast heat waves, and techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Heat waves (Meteorology), Juvenile literature, Severe storms, JUVENILE NONFICTION / General, Meteorology, Meteorology, juvenile literature