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Books in Severe Weather Close-up series

  • What Is a Flood?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "Floods are natural disasters that can be brought on by severe weather. In this informative title readers will learn about what causes flooding, different types of floods, where they most often occur, flood warnings and alerts, and what we can do before, during, and after floods occur to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Hurricane?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2016)
    "Vibrant, full-color photographs and accessible text help introduce young readers to hurricanes. Readers will learn how warm water and wind combine to form these powerful storms, which parts of the world are most affected and when, and what steps to take to prepare for these severe weather events"--
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  • What Is a Blizzard?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2016)
    "Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Thunderstorm?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "In this title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Tornado?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornadoes called "twisters"? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is Weather?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Introduces weather and its different components, including sunshine, clouds, wind, rain, and temperature, and explains the difference between weather and climate and why weather is important.
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  • What Is a Heat Wave?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2016)
    "This informative book shows young readers how and why long periods of hot weather occur, where and when heat waves happen most often, and how extreme heat can be dangerous to people and animals. Readers will also learn about water shortages, droughts, and fire hazards, the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast heat waves, and techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Thunderstorm?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "In this title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Blizzard?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Hurricane?

    Robin Johnson

    Hardcover (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2016)
    "Vibrant, full-color photographs and accessible text help introduce young readers to hurricanes. Readers will learn how warm water and wind combine to form these powerful storms, which parts of the world are most affected and when, and what steps to take to prepare for these severe weather events"--
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  • What Is a Heat Wave?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2016)
    "This informative book shows young readers how and why long periods of hot weather occur, where and when heat waves happen most often, and how extreme heat can be dangerous to people and animals. Readers will also learn about water shortages, droughts, and fire hazards, the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast heat waves, and techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Tornado?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornadoes called "twisters"? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down"--Provided by publisher.
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