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Floods / by Royston, Angela,1945-(CARDINAL)143777;
"Discusses floods, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with floods"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Floods;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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Anatomy of a volcano / by Lindeen, Mary.(CARDINAL)431883;
The birth of a volcano -- Do you lava me? -- Fountains of fire -- Wanted: volcanoes-dead or alive -- Composites and shields and cinders-oh my! -- The gods are angry -- No job for a hothead -- Tsunamis, mudslides and floods -- From dormant to deadly -- A steaming, bubbling powerhouse -- Out of death comes life.Describes how and where volcanoes form and explains how and why they erupt.IG690LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Volcanoes;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Forces of nature. by World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Dangerous forces -- Forces of weather -- What is weather? -- Water in the air -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Storms -- Earth's climates -- Ocean currents -- Seasons -- Climate change -- Forces of geology -- Earth's layers -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes -- Tsunamis -- Landslides, mudslides, and avalanches -- Forces of disease -- Microorganisms -- Bacteria and viruses -- Parasites and fungi -- Activity -- Glossary -- Additional resources."A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Weather; Climatology; Geology; Communicable diseases;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 13
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Forces of nature. by World Book, Inc.(CARDINAL)170438;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.Dangerous forces -- Forces of weather -- What is weather? -- Water in the air -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Storms -- Earth's climates -- Ocean currents -- Seasons -- Climate change -- Forces of geology -- Earth's layers -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes -- Tsunamis -- Landslides, mudslides, and avalanches -- Forces of disease -- Microorganisms -- Bacteria and viruses -- Parasites and fungi -- Activity -- Glossary -- Additional resources."A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Weather; Climatology; Geology; Communicable diseases;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Cookies & cream : hundreds of ways to make the perfect ice cream sandwich / by Arias, Tessa.(CARDINAL)608484;
Subjects: Ice cream, ices, etc.; Desserts.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Forces of nature / by Vaughan, Jenny,author.(CARDINAL)498491;
Age 5-11.Dangerous forces -- What is weather? -- Water in the air -- Atmospheric pressure and wind -- Storms -- Earth's climates -- Why climates vary -- Climate and the environment -- Ocean currents -- Seasons -- Unseasonable weather -- Climate change -- Global warming and extreme weather -- Earth's layers -- Volcanoes -- Earthquakes -- Induced earthquakes -- Tsunamis -- Landslides, mudslides, and avalanches -- Lake overturns -- Microorganisms -- Bacteria and viruses -- Parasites and fungi -- Globalization and the spread of disease."A survey of the forces of weather, geology, and disease that can cause natural disasters. Describes how human activity, such as pollution and globalization, can affect these forces of nature"--1060L
Subjects: Natural disasters; Climatology; Force and energy; Diseases;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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Mountain men. [videorecording]. by Sweeney, D. B.(Daniel Bernard),1961-; Conway, Eustace.; Meierotto, Marty.; History Channel (Television network)(CARDINAL)330875; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm)(CARDINAL)340129;
D.B. Sweeney, Eustace Conway, Marty Meierotto, Tom Oar.Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live your life in the wilderness, using only the things nature has provided? This is the History series about three men who have devoted their lives to survival in its simplest form. But how simple is it really? Watch as these men face off against mudslides, falling trees, ravaging weather and even hungry animals to make sure they obtain the food and supplies they'll need to make it through the brutal winter months ahead.DVD; 2.0 Dolby digital.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Survival television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wilderness survival.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The ghost's child. [sound recording] by Hartnett, Sonya.; Lee, Caroline;
" 'The sky was pitch, and gashed by lightning: loutish waves rose and slumped heavily as mudslides. At a moment when she was filled with desperation, Maddy opened her mouth and yelled for Feather. And half-expected him to appear, because she wanted him to so much.' Maddy years for her life to be mystifying, to be as magical as a fairy tale. And then one day, on the beach, she meets the strangest young man she has ever seen. The Ghost's Child is an enchanting fable about the worth of life, and the power of love
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Books on CD.; Loss (Psychology); Miscarriage; Reminiscing in old age;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Extreme weather : a guide to surviving flash floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves, snowstorms, tsunamis, and other natural disasters / by Schneider, Bonnie.;
"Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires--these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As CNN's meteorologist, Bonnie Schneider reports daily on these natural disasters, explaining when they're likely to strike, and telling viewers how to respond when they do. In Extreme Weather, Schneider distills that information into a guide for readers. She interviews experts from a wide variety of agencies--from FEMA to NOAA--to provide a comprehensive understanding of the science behind weather patterns and the latest thinking on how to act in dangerous conditions. Ranging from topics that cover every season and every climate, Schneider introduces the reader to the best course of action during weather emergencies, including: *how to move around in heavy snow *how to handle extreme weather scenarios in your car, outside, or at home *how to predict potential dangers when planning a camping trip or vacation *what you need to have at home to prepare for floods, earthquakes, or severe storms*how to create a family evacuation plan for different emergencies *making sure your beloved pet is taken care of in time of disaster Extreme Weather provides details on what to have in emergency safety kits as well as how to make a family disaster plan"--
Subjects: Emergency management.; Survival.; Safety education.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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The path between the seas [sound recording] the creation of the Panama Canal-- 1870-1914 / by McCullough, David G.(CARDINAL)122588; Runger, Nelson.nrt;
pt. 1 (discs 1-13) -- pt. 2 (discs 14-27).Narrated by Nelson Runger.After Panama's tropical diseases and torrential rains kill thousands and stifle progress, the French and their Suez Canal champion Ferdinand de Lesseps flee the isthmus in defeat. Soon John Stevens--tenacious Great Northern Railroad builder--jumpstarts U.S. efforts. Making the conquest of malaria and yellow fever his first priority, Stevens helps Dr. William Gorgas eradicate disease-carrying mosquitoes. To remove dirt faster than mudslides can refill the excavation, Stephens strengthens and redesigns Panama's railroad system. But how can Yankee ingenuity and dogged determination possibly move mountains?
Subjects: Audiobooks.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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