heat waves (meteorology)

The air conditioner is not working and it is too hot to think, so Buzz invents a solution to keep everyone cool.

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most severe heat waves; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

This book describes what causes heat waves, the conditions that exist during a heat wave, their harmful and beneficial effects, and their impact on humans, plants, and animals.

Describes how heat waves affect cities and rural areas, forests, the water supply, and soil, discussing such terms as the "heat index," and explains how to survive a heat wave.

Sixteen-year-old Heller Highland, who is living with his grandparents while his parents are away, burns rubber across Manhattan delivering bad news by bicycle, and as a summer heat wave melts the city, he is struck by first love.

Looks at the weather phenomena known as a heat wave, explaining what heat waves are, where and why they occur, and what conditions are like during a heat wave, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with abnormally hot conditions.

Explains what heat waves and droughts are, where and when they happen, and what their effects can be.

Discusses heat waves, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with them.

Describes different kinds of droughts, how droughts happen, and their impact on people, animals, and vegetation; discusses heat waves, keeping cool, forecasting, and famine; and includes an experiment.

Explains how a high-pressure system can cause prolonged periods of high temperatures. Includes related activities and experiments.