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Prepare with Pedro! Extreme Heat

Provided by: American Red Cross
Ebooks Grades 3-5, k-2

Synopsis

  • In this e-book, students will read about Pedro and his friends as they prepare for extreme heat events.
  • Students will learn the materials required to stay safe in extreme heat, how being out in high temperatures can impact their bodies, and what they should do if they experience a heat wave.
  • There is a Spanish version of the e-book available HERE.

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Subjects: English Language Arts, Health
Authors: American Red Cross
Region: Global
Languages: English

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About the Partner Provider

American Red Cross
The mission of the American Red Cross is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. As the climate crisis worsens, the Red Cross is witnessing firsthand how disasters are becoming more frequent and intense. Now more than ever, families need to be ready for extreme weather. The Red Cross works closely with schools and youth-serving organizations to provide emergency preparedness education to young people to build resilience in communities across the country and abroad.

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