Heat waves. - 2nd ed. - Chicago : World Book, 2009. - 47, [1] p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 28 cm. - World Book's library of natural disasters. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

"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.

ISBN: 9780716698234 0716698234 9780716698173 (set) 071669817X (set)

LCCN: 2009517671

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Heat waves (Meteorology)
Natural disasters.

LC Class. No.: QC981.8.A5 / H43 2009

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34/92