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Blizzards
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Liza N. Burby |
An introduction to the winter storms that cover the earth with snow, including when and where they occur, the damage they can do, how they are predicted, and the dates of some of the worst blizzards … |
OL1811426W |
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Bonnie Blair, top speed skater
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Liza N. Burby |
Covers the life and achievements of the Olympic speed skater Bonnie Blair. |
OL1811428W |
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A day in the life of a carpenter
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Liza N. Burby |
Describes the work of a carpenter who makes and repairs furniture. |
OL1811430W |
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A day in the life of a chef
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Liza N. Burby |
Follows the owner and chef at a restaurant as she goes about all the tasks that are necessary to prepare and serve good food. |
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A day in the life of a mayor
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Liza N. Burby |
Explores a typical day in the work of the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, describing many of the activities that make up his busy schedule. |
OL1811433W |
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A day in the life of a nurse
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Liza N. Burby |
Describes the varied tasks and responsibilities of a nurse in an obstetrician's office. |
OL1811434W |
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A day in the life of a professional golfer
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Liza N. Burby |
Follows a professional golfer through her daily activities as she instructs a student, talks to players at a country club, and prepares for a tournament. |
OL1811436W |
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Kristi Yamaguchi, world-class ice skater
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Liza N. Burby |
Covers the life and achievements of the Olympic champion figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi. |
OL1811446W |
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Marie Curie
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Liza N. Burby |
Discusses the life of Marie Curie, whose work in physics helped to change the world. |
OL1811449W |
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Tornadoes
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Liza N. Burby |
An introduction to the storms sometimes known as twisters, including how and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst tornadoes in recorded history. |
OL1811456W |
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Tropical storms and hurricanes
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Liza N. Burby |
An introduction to tropical storms and hurricanes with information on how they begin, when and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst storms of this century. |
OL1811457W |
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
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Liza N. Burby |
Covers the life and achievements of the record-breaking runner, Jackie Joyner-Kersee. |
OL1811463W |