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3) Twisters!
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"Learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds"--
5) Storm chaser
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"Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a storm chaser. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included"--
14) Super storms
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Examines superstorms and their potential destructiveness, including thunderstorms, hailstone showers, tornadoes, hurricanes, and typhoons.
15) Hurricanes
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Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text explore the science behind how hurricanes form, where they most commonly occur, and how people can best stay safe during one.
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Combining reportage and accessible science with personal storytelling, Looking Up is a ride through the state of our weather and a story about parents and mentors helping a budding scientist achieve his improbable dreams. Throughout, readers get a tutorial on the basics of weather science and the impact of the climate.
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Science author Vicki Cobb creates clear explanations of air pressure, energy and wind, how hurricanes are actually formed, and the significance of the "eye." And like Vicki's other award-winning titles, this book leads youngsters to learn by asking questions, and encouraging "think tank" ideas that lead to valuable insights about our planet, and the work behind solving one of its most devastating storms. How Can We Harness A Hurricane? offers questions...
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