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1) Tornado!
Author
Language
English
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Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados"--
2) Hurricane!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes hurricanes, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones and typhoons. Explains how hurricanes are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to hurricanes"--
3) Blizzard!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes what a makes a winter storm a blizzard, how blizzards affect people, and highlights some historic blizzards. Includes information on keeping safe if living in an area prone to winter storms"--
4) Flood!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes flash floods, regional floods, and storm surges. Explains how floods are predicted, what can be done to help prevent them, and how to stay safe in areas prone to flooding"--Provided by publisher.
6) Wildfire!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This photo-illustrated book describes wildfires, including forest fires, grass fires, and bush fires. Explains how these fires are started, what conditions create a crisis, and steps taken to put fires out. Also includes information on staying safe and preventing wildfires"--
10) Rattlesnakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Describes rattlesnakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--
11) Pythons
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus, high interest
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Describes pythons including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--
12) Garter snakes
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Explains garter snakes including what they eat, where they live, and information about their life cycle and interaction with humans"--Provided by publisher.
13) Taj Mahal
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the Taj Mahal, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, how it was ruined and has been restored, and what it is like today"--
14) Machu Picchu
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Describes the mystery of Machu Picchu, one of the ancient wonders of the world, including how and why it was built, the emperor who lived there, why it was abandoned, and what the ruin is like today"--
15) Geckos
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Describes geckos, including what they look like, where they live, some of their behaviors, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world"--
16) Stingrays
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous stingray. Readers learn how these ocean animals use the stinger on their tails to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered"--
17) Scorpions
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous scorpion. Readers learn how these desert animals use the stinger on their tails to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when they are encountered"--
18) Stonefish
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the poisonous stonefish. Readers learn how these ocean animals use stingers on their backs to defend against predators. Also explains the threat of these stings to humans and what to do when stonefish are encountered"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This photo-illustrated book for elementary readers describes the venomous poison dart frog. Readers learn how these rainforest frogs use venom to as a protection against predators. Also explains how people have used the poison for hunting and medicines"--
20) Komodo dragons
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Describes Komodo dragons, including what they look like, where they live, how they hunt, how they reproduce, and how they fit in the world"--