Lisa Owings

What Protects Us During Natural Disasters? Lisa Owings

Brief Description: "This book uses engineering, science, and common sense to examine exactly what technology we have in place to help prevent, limit, or lessen the impact of disastrous events."--Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; This book uses engineering, science, and common sense to examine exactly what technology we have in place to help prevent, limit, or lessen the impact of disastrous events.--; Provided by publisher.; Ages 9-12.; Grades 4 to 6.

Contributor Bio:  Owings, Lisa Lisa Owings has a degree in English and creative writing from the University of Minnesota. She has written and edited a wide variety of educational books for young people. Lisa lives in Andover, Minnesota, with her husband and a small menagerie of pets.