Get the facts about the hazards and damage caused by heat waves in 12 in-depth chapters that include jet streams, heat stroke, urban heat islands, and marine heat waves. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information.

What Causes Heat Waves? --Temperature Alerts -- Caught in a Heat Cycle -- How Heat Affects the Body -- Linking Jet Streams and Heat Waves -- Heating Up Around the World -- A Hot History in the US -- How Communities Prepare and Respond -- Hidden Dangers, Hidden Costs -- Cities Are Urban Heat Islands -- How Red Zones Go Green and Blue -- Heat Waves Under the Sea -- Staying Safe in a Heat Wave -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.