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"A brilliant flash of light splits the sky! Thunder rumbles in the distance. In this educational and engaging text, readers will take a closer look at one of nature's most spectacular and deadly forces - lightning! The United States is hit by around 40 million lightning strikes each year. Although almost 90% of lightning strike victims survive, being struck by lightning can cause cardiac arrest, neurological damage, and severe burns. Packed with fascinating...
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"Raining cats and dogs? Nope, it's raining frogs! Why do frogs sometimes fall from the sky? In this fun and fascinating book, readers will learn all about the bizarre phenomenon of frog rain. They'll discover historic examples of people reporting frog rain and see photographs of this strange occurrence. Though odd, frog rain is not as rare as it might seem. Packed with intriguing facts, readers are sure to be captivated by this educational and engaging...
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"What's more frightening than a volcano? A tornado that forms from a volcano! A volcano tornado is a spinning vortex of air, formed from severe high heat. These deadly spinning columns can spew hot lava, leaving destruction in their wake. In this book, readers will learn all about this unique natural phenomenon. They'll discover historic examples of when volcano tornados have formed and the havoc they wreaked. Vibrant photographs and informative fact...
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A moonbow sounds like something out of a fairytale. But in truth, it's real and stunning natural atmospheric phenomenon! Also called a lunar rainbow, a moonbow is created by light from the moon and moisture in the air. Moonbows are quite rare. That's because for a moonbow to be created, several specific conditions must occur simultaneously. Beautiful photographs and helpful diagrams accompany the educational and engaging text in this book. Fascinating...
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A haboob is a violent dust storm or sandstorm. Haboobs usually occur in hot, dry locations, such as the Sahara Desert. How does a haboob form? What speeds and heights might an intense haboob reach? What are the dangers of a haboob and how can one protect themselves during it? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this informative and interesting book. Eye-catching photographs bring the information to life. Fact boxes feature...
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Why does snow sometimes appear in places it doesn't belong? Readers will learn all about this wildly weird weather phenomenon in this educational and interesting book! They'll discover key incidents from history in which snow appeared in odd places and learn about why this may have happened. They'll learn how climate change may be influencing weather patterns globally, causing snow to appear in places where it traditionally hasn't fallen. Paired with...
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[2024]
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"A haboob is a violent dust storm or sandstorm. Haboobs usually occur in hot, dry locations, such as the Sahara Desert. How does a haboob form? What speeds and heights might an intense haboob reach? What are the dangers of a haboob and how can one protect themselves during it? Readers will learn the answer to these questions and more in this informative and interesting book. Eye-catching photographs bring the information to life. Fact boxes feature...