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1) Hurricanes!
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Introduces readers to hurricanes, discussing hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology for predicting the behavior of these powerful storms.
2) Hurricanes
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"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind hurricanes, including where and why hurricanes happen and how to stay safe when the wind starts to blow. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--
7) Hurricanes
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Describes how hurricanes form and the dangers they present to people who live in coastal areas.
8) Hurricanes
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Where do most hurricanes start? How do people get ready when a hurricane is coming? When do most hurricanes happen? Read this book to discover the answers!
9) Hurricane
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"In this book, young readers will learn about hurricanes"--Provided by publisher.
10) Hurricane!
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This book introduces where, why, when, and how often hurricanes occur. Engaging text breaks down concepts for the reader, such as air pressure differences, cloud formation, updrafts, rising air, and rotating winds. Chapters highlight the progression from tropical disturbance to tropical depression to hurricane based on wind speeds, as well as hurricane structure from rain bands to the eyewall to the eye. Readers will learn how hurricanes are classified...
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A hurricane is forming over the ocean. Humans get ready by boarding up windows and gathering food and supplies. But what do wild animals do before and during hurricanes? Based on scientific research and noted observations, this book answers that question about a variety of different animals. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.
12) Hurricanes
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"With wind speeds that can reach more than 150 miles per hour, full-blown hurricanes can uproot giant trees, cause major power outages, and inundate areas with immense amounts of rain. This engaging book will educate readers on the science behind how hurricanes form and why they can be so dangerous. Readers will also gain life-saving knowledge on ways to stay safe if they ever have to deal with this natural disaster that can quickly become deadly"--Provided...
14) Hurricanes
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to hurricanes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
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"The year 2017 saw the most active and costly hurricane season on record. Moving photographs help tell the human stories of Harvey, hitting Texas and Louisiana; Irma, the strongest Atlantic basin hurricane ever recorded, pummeling Florida; and Maria, the worst natural disaster ever to hit Puerto Rico and Dominica. Detailed information tracks the paths of each storm, the clean-ups that followed, what remains to do." --
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"Showcases stories from real-life hurricane survivors. This book describes people's experiences with the disaster, discusses the aftermath, and shows how people helped others in their hour of need. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, infographics, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research"--
18) Hurricanes
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"A book for young readers about hurricanes"--
19) Hurricanes
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"What causes hurricanes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more."--Publisher's website.
20) Huracán
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"In this book, young readers will learn about hurricanes"--
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