Dust Storms and Sandstorms
Informational (nonfiction) 1,571 words, Level X (Grade 5), Lexile 1040L
Sandstorm and dust storm events can pose a serious threat to human health and the health of the land. Rising global temperatures due to climate change have created a surge in the frequency and intensity of these powerful storms. Dust Storms and Sandstorms introduces students to the science behind these events and helps students understand the impact these storms can have throughout the world. This book can also be used to teach students how to identify cause-and-effect relationships as well as identify and use comparative adjectives.