Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Floods, famines, and emperors Floods, famines, and emperors Brian M. Fagan Civilisations have long been dictated by cycles of rise and fall. The author shows beautifully how El Nino gave rise to human civilisation and continually shape and alter their fates, and how human a… OL103265W
Weather's greatest mysteries solved Weather's greatest mysteries solved Randall S. Cerveny Uses climatological evidence to answers questions ranging from what caused the Dust Bowl and why did Mayan civilization vanished. OL13287933W
The hottest places on Earth The hottest places on Earth Jennifer M. Besel "An introduction to the hottest places on Earth, including maps and colorful photographs"--Provided by publisher. OL15530092W
The wettest places on Earth The wettest places on Earth Martha E. H. Rustad "An introduction to the wettest places on Earth, including maps and colorful photographs"--Provided by publisher. OL15530094W
Wet and dry places Wet and dry places Emily C. Dawson "Compares and contrasts wet and dry places around the world, such as rain forests and deserts. Includes comprehension activity"--Provided by publisher. OL16470025W
Floods in a changing climate Floods in a changing climate Ramesh S. V. Teegavarapu "Measurement, analysis and modeling of extreme precipitation events linked to floods is vital in understanding changing climate impacts and variability. This book provides methods for assessment of t… OL16664154W
Extreme earth Extreme earth Anna Claybourne Climb the highest mountains, explore cavernous caves and dive down to the ocean depths! The spectacular natural features of our planet are explored in detail through one hundred facts, fantastic imag… OL22645228W
Weather extremes Weather extremes Rebecca Motil "Why do we have tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards?" -- Unedited summary from book. OL24729095W
The Visitor The Visitor Katherine Applegate Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens. And that she and her friends are the planet's only defense. OL8115238W