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Storms Storms Melvin Berger Describes the creation of a thunder and lightning storm, the causes of rain, sleet, hail, and snow, and how to find safety from a storm. OL103794W
For the Love of Lilah For the Love of Lilah Nora Roberts The Calhoun Women #3 Mystery and danger still swirled around Lilah Calhoun's ancestral home. The fabled lost emeralds continued to attract treasure hunters--and at least one dangerous criminal. An… OL111503W
Hunting nature's fury Hunting nature's fury Roger Hill Each year, at least 1,200 tornadoes batter the United States. While most occur in Tornado Alley—a vast, weather-beaten swath of middle America—in truth, tornadoes can occur almost anywhere. And where… OL13771744W
Rain, wind, and storm Rain, wind, and storm Nicola Baxter Describes different kinds of storms, their causes, the damage they can inflict, and ways of dealing with them. OL15126840W
How to build a tornado in a bottle How to build a tornado in a bottle Lori Shores "Simple text and full-color photos instruct readers how to build a tornado in a bottle and explain the science behind the activity"-- OL15507261W
Investigating storms Investigating storms Debra J. Housel "Wind, rain, hail, thunder, and sand are all aspects of a storm. Nowhere on Earth is storm-proof. From tornadoes to blizzards to sandstorms, the weather can be a dangerous threat to people. Scientist… OL15530290W
Eye of the storm Eye of the storm Kate Messner Jaden's summer visit with her meteorologist father, who has just returned from spending four years in Russia conducting weather experiments not permitted in the United States, fills her with apprehen… OL15932739W
1222 1222 Anne Holt 1222 metres above sea level: train 601 from Oslo to Bergen careens off iced rails as the worst snowstorm in Norwegian history gathers force around it. With night falling and the temperature plummetin… OL15958523W
Storm of the century Storm of the century Kimberly Weinberger Billy Blazes, Rocky Canyon and Wendy Waters head toward Quebec where the "storm of the century" has hit and endangered many lives. OL16060826W
The worst tornadoes of all time The worst tornadoes of all time Terri Dougherty "Describes the worst tornadoes in history, as well as formation, scale, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher. OL16143093W
The storm The storm Henderson, Kathy When a fierce storm threatens their seaside home, Jim and his mother take refuge at his grandmother's house up the hill. OL1655504W
Katie And The Magic Umbrella Katie And The Magic Umbrella Kristine Kahanek During a nighttime blizzard, Katie, a guardian angel, leads two children and a lost kitten on a magical and educational journey to learn about severe snow storms, cold-weather safety and even why no … OL17500661W
Kingdom of the snakes Kingdom of the snakes Greg Farshtey After flying through an electrical storm, ninja Jay crash-lands in an alternate world where Sensei Wu never taught the ninjas the art of spinjitzu and the Serpentine rule with skeleton warriors as th… OL17862771W
Blizzards Blizzards 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
When the Wind Bears Go Dancing When the Wind Bears Go Dancing Phoebe Stone A small child joins five woolly Wind Bears as they rumble and tumble through the stormy night sky. OL1865474W
Blizzards Blizzards Woods, Michael,Michael Woods,Mary B. Woods A winter snowfall can be beautiful. But if conditions call for dense snow, freezing temperatures, and bone-chilling wind, you are in for a dangerous blizzard. These blinding, swirling storms can shut… OL1927166W
Tricky business Tricky business Dave Barry An unusual assortment of passengers, including Fay Benton, a cocktail waitress and single mother, and hired killer Lou Tarrant embark on a voyage aboard the Extravaganza of the Seas, a gambling ship … OL19797W
The Searcher and Old Tree The Searcher and Old Tree David McPhail A raccoon forages for food at night and at dawn returns to its home in a strong, old tree, which safely shelters the raccoon through wild winds and ferocious rain so that it can go out searching for … OL19931873W
Stormy night Stormy night Salina Yoon Bear is frightened by a storm, but singing to his toy, Floppy, and being with his parents helps comfort him until the storm goes to sleep, and so does he. Bear is frightened by a storm, but singing … OL19996595W
Stormy Petrel Stormy Petrel Mary Stewart Rose Fenemore is taking a break from her Cambridge teaching post to meet her brother Crispin on the island of Moila off the west coast of Scotland. She looks forward to a quiet holiday in a natural p… OL213262W
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