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184) Natural disasters
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Introduces natural disasters, from volcanic eruptions to tsunamis, discusses how scientists came to predict them, and describes how to prepare for evacuation and survival.
185) Avalanches
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More than 1 million avalanches take place around the world each year. They can move as fast as 185 miles (300 kilometers) per hour. Learn more in Avalanches, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.
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"Things are heating up, but not in a good way! Every year, millions of people across the globe find themselves at the mercy of Heat Wave, Drought, or Flood--they're friends of Climate Change, who is wreaking havoc on our planet. Step inside to learn more about these extreme characters. But first, let Weather System, Seasons, and Climate tell you how weather works. Find out just what it is about Climate Change that is making things more intense. And,...
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"Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis...oh my! In the first installment of the Mr. DeMaio Presents! series, YouTube sensation Mr. DeMaio and his crew unearth all the facts for record-breaking natural disasters that have occured on planet Earth ... and even a few in outer space!"--
193) Tornadoes
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A tornado is a twirling column of air stretching down from a thunderstorm to the ground. The United States has more tornadoes than any other country. Learn more in Tornadoes, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.--
194) Heat waves
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The longest heat wave ever recorded lasted 160 days. Between 1979 and 2003, heat waves killed more people in the United States than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Learn more in Heat Waves, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.--
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"Our planet experiences many different kinds of weather, and sometimes it can be extreme. This book looks at all sorts of weather, including devastating natural disasters such as hurricanes, droughts, and blizzards. Readers will learn about the positive and negative effects of weather and how to stay safe during a natural disaster. This book was designed to support the elementary earth science curricula and STEM topics are covered throughout. Rich,...
197) Earth and beyond
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A four-book collection that builds young readers' comprehension skills while covering high-interest topics from Earth's diverse habitats to space exploration. Includes glossaries and quizzes.
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