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Tornadoes: And Other Dramatic Weather Systems
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Tornadoes: And Other Dramatic Weather Systems Hardback - 2001

by Michael Allaby

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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."

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  • Title Tornadoes: And Other Dramatic Weather Systems
  • Author Michael Allaby
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition 1st
  • Pages 96
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
  • Publication date September 1, 2001
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780789479792 / 0789479796
  • Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.18 x 5.28 x 0.46 in (20.78 x 13.41 x 1.17 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Category Children's 9-12 - Nature / Guide Books
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001281676
  • Dewey Decimal Code 551.553

About the author

Michael Allaby -- Author -- has been a fighter pilot and an actor, and now writes books on meteorology and weather phenomena. Philip Eden -- Consultant -- has a weather consultancy, and shares his weather wisdom in newspapers and radio.
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