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"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...
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"What's the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon?What really makes all those magnificent colors of the rainbow? How can one side of a mountain be bone dry and the other lush with life?This latest installment in the hit Weird But True! Know-It-All series uncovers the mysteries of our planet's weather and how it impactsour daily life, from simple things like what to wear to how to avoid deadly disasters. Ride along with intrepid storm...
5) Tornadoes!
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Text and illustrations explain how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and how to stay safe during one. Written in graphic-novel format.
6) Tsunamis
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Describes what causes a tsunami, what makes them so big, nature's warnings, preventing future disasters, and more surprising facts.
7) Floods
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Discusses why floods happen, how to keep them from happening, where they usually happen, and how to recover after being in a flood.
10) Hurricane
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"It's a beautiful day on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. But while all seems calm now, a hurricane is brewing out at sea, and everyone is wondering if it will reach the coast--and where. Is Hatteras in its path? Night and day, meteorologists track the storm. Brave pilots fly straight into it to gather urgent data. Back on the island, as the hurricane moves closer, families board up windows, stock emergency supplies, and do all they can to prepare."--...
12) The fever code
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Reveals how Thomas and WICKED built the Maze against the backdrop of an apocalyptic world.
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"From the author of the New York Times-bestselling I Survived series come five harrowing true stories of survival, featuring real kids in the midst of epic disasters. From a group of students surviving the 9.0 earthquake that set off a historic tsunami in Japan, to a boy nearly frozen on the prairie in 1888, these unforgettable kids lived to tell tales of unimaginable destruction -- and, against all odds, survival. Read their incredible stories: The...
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