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Books with author Michael%20Allaby

  • How weather works

    Michael Allaby

    Paperback (Readers Digest, July 19, 1999)
    A best-selling series continues with a volume full of informative photographs and projects that can help families learn together about weather, weather forecasting, and the science of meteorology. Reprint.
  • The World's Weather

    Michael Allaby

    Paperback (Award Publications, Aug. 16, 2002)
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  • National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 23, 2008)
    National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation’s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow.Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid foundation, reveals the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engages young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and, of course, peerless National Geographic photography.How do twisters form? What makes lightening strike? Why are tropical rain forests the lungs of our planet? Curious kids want to know everything about their planet. They’ll find the answers to their questions here, as they investigate our world from its core to its cosmic connections.National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth offers a wealth of comprehensive, easy-to-follow insight into our planet in lively, fun-to-read text.
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  • How the Weather Works

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Reader's Digest, May 1, 1995)
    Invites curious young readers and their parents to learn about weather with a series of hands-on experiments that explain the principle to be investigated and highlight historical events in the science of weather. 60,000 first printing.
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  • Biomes of the World

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Grolier, March 15, 1999)
    Book by Michael Allaby
  • National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth

    Michael Allaby

    Library Binding (National Geographic Children's Books, Sept. 23, 2008)
    National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth is the definitive guide to our incredible, ever-changing world. This is the single-volume reference every forward-looking library should include, sure to foster the next generation’s sense of connectedness with our world and to inspire the ecologists and scientists of tomorrow.Written by renowned international authority Michael Allaby, this lively encyclopedia gives kids a rock-solid foundation, reveals the latest research on fragile ecosystems and climate shift, and engages young readers with riveting information, eye-catching illustrations, and, of course, peerless National Geographic photography.How do twisters form? What makes lightening strike? Why are tropical rain forests the lungs of our planet? Curious kids want to know everything about their planet. They’ll find the answers to their questions here, as they investigate our world from its core to its cosmic connections.National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth offers a wealth of comprehensive, easy-to-follow insight into our planet in lively, fun-to-read text.
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  • DK Guide: Weather

    Michael Allaby

    Paperback (DK Children, Aug. 21, 2006)
    Explores a wide range of weather topics, including climate and seasons, wind and gales, lightning and thunderstorms, hurricanes and tornadoes, solar wonders, and weather forecasting. Reprint.
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  • The Environment: What Is the Water Cycle? What Is the Greenhouse Effect?

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Award Publications Ltd, Jan. 25, 2013)
    A stunning new information-packed series. Clear, authoritative text, specially written by expert authors to explain key topics and enthral young readers. Information is structured to provide both a quick reference tool and an in-depth resource through the use of overviews, fact features and annotated cut-away illustrations and diagrams. Stunning artwork and design create a visually engaging learning experience, aiding understanding and promoting the desire to acquire deeper and wider knowledge. One title in The Young Encyclopedia series. For age 7 and up.
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  • Droughts

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Nov. 16, 1997)
    Book by Allaby, Michael
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  • Temperate Forests

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Feb. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the ecology, biology, and chemistry of the forest and explores the role the temperate forest has in the modern economy
  • Blizzards

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Facts on File, June 16, 1997)
    Book by Allaby, Michael
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  • India

    Michael Allaby

    Hardcover (Facts on File, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Provides information on the geography, climate, people, resources, culture, and future of India.