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It's a weird world out there... dazzle your friends with wacky facts and more from this mega new series. Did you know... In Oklahoma, an entire herd of cattle was lifted by a tornado -- and returned to the ground unharmed. A hurricane can be 500 miles wide and create a sea surge as high as a three-story house. The sun's rays are a sizzling 9,900°F.

A full-color, fun, and informative series, Secret Worlds offers a chance to get your teeth deep into a wide range of fascinating subjects from nature, history, and science. Every title has: Easy-to-read narrative text written by a specialist who combines expert knowledge with an entertaining and fresh style. Superb color photography that entices the reader into the subject world with close-up views and dramatic shots. Weird World feature boxes that reveal a wealth of wacky facts. Tried-and-tested websites to check out the latest info. A mega reference section with even more facts and figures for the enthusiast. Suitable for children aged ten and up -- as well as every other family member who is curious about the subject. ... Read more

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A must for severe weather freaks.
I first read this book while taking a class in severe & unusual weather at the University of Illinois a few years ago. If you're into jaw-dropping weather phenomena, you really need to get this book. There are great interviews with survivors, a few astounding pictures, and some good basic science to back it all up. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Arbor Age, published by Adams Business Media on July 1, 2000. The length of the article is 626 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Learning By Disaster.(Brief Article)
Publication: Arbor Age (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2000
Publisher: Adams Business Media
Volume: 20Issue: 7Page: 6

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from Kids Discover, published by Kids Discover on June 1, 1996. The length of the article is 614 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Killer Storms. (detailed illustrated descriptions of tornado formations)
Publication: Kids Discover (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 1996
Publisher: Kids Discover
Volume: v6Issue: n6Page: p4(2)

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This digital document is an article from Semana, published by Spanish Publications, Inc. on June 5, 1997. The length of the article is 606 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Destruccin en el centro de Texas. (33 gente fuern matados durante una serie de tornados en las ciudades de Jarrell, Waco y Austin)(TT: Destruction in central Texas) (TA: killer tornadoes kill 33 in the areas of Jarrell, Waco and Austin)
Publication: Semana (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 5, 1997
Publisher: Spanish Publications, Inc.
Volume: v4Issue: n224Page: p4(1)

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This digital document is an article from Kids Discover, published by Kids Discover on June 1, 2002. The length of the article is 389 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Typhoon cyclone willy-willy.
Publication: Kids Discover (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 1, 2002
Publisher: Kids Discover
Volume: 12Issue: 6Page: 2(2)

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This digital document is an article from State Legislatures, published by National Conference of State Legislatures on July 1, 2001. The length of the article is 391 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Finding Shelter from the Storm.(tornado and hurricane preparations)(Brief Article)
Publication: State Legislatures (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2001
Publisher: National Conference of State Legislatures
Volume: 27Issue: 7Page: 11

Article Type: Brief Article

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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on December 18, 1989. The length of the article is 4483 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Ala. tornado insurers praised.
Author: Robert G. Knowles
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 18, 1989
Publisher: The National Underwriter Company
Issue: n51Page: p3(3)

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This digital document is an article from Capper's, published by Ogden Publications, Inc. on August 19, 2003. The length of the article is 344 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Tornado-blown items found, returned.(Brief Article)
Publication: Capper's (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 19, 2003
Publisher: Ogden Publications, Inc.
Volume: 125Issue: 17Page: 34(1)

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Illustrated in full color. Coming right on the heels of the Steven Spielberg

summer blockbuster Twister! is a whirlwind of our

own--Twisters--filled with true-life anecdotes, facts, and photos

detailing the most awesome force in nature. Here's a disaster book that will

leave heads spinning!




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Too graphic !!
I bought this book for my six year old son, and I was horrified by the way the book began to change about mid-way through.
The details of death and destruction are much too mature for young children, and the illustrations go as far as to show the dead bodies of people and animals lying in the wake of the twister!! I had even flipped through the book before purchasing it but was still unaware of some of the violent images until I read through the entire book. So if you intend to buy this online where you cannot check every page beforehand......beware!

Weird Weather!
Interested in weird weather patterns and events? This book is perfect for learning about and/or teaching weird weather! Hurricanes and tornadoes are vividly described by Penner with a well-paced easy to read text! The illustrations are beautiful! A must for elementary school teachers who teach weather units! ... Read more