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401) X-ray earth
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In X-Ray Earth, National Geographic reveals the planet as its never been seen before. Using some of the most cutting-edge tools in science, get an inside look at Earth to learn what makes it tick. Watch as we travel over, across and into Earth to paint a picture of the planet as a living being that breathes, heals and even flexes its muscle.
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The heatwave of 1976. Following the accidental drowning of her sister, 16-year-old Nif and her family move to a small village on the Welsh borders to escape their grief. But rural seclusion doesn't bring any relief. As her family unravels, Nif begins to put together her own form of witchcraft - collecting talismans from the sun-starved land. That is, until she meets Mally, a teen boy who takes a keen interest in her, and has his own secret rites to...
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"¿Por qué existen las estaciones? ¿Qué ocurre dentro de un huracán? ¿Cómo está cambiando el clima? Descubre las respuestas a estas preguntas y a muchas otras en esta fascinante guía sobre el tiempo. Incluye textos informativos, ilustraciones originales y paneles laterales con más datos sorprendentes."--Back cover.
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"Through the contributions of more than sixty leading experts in the field, Comparative Climatology of Terrestrial Planets sets forth the foundations for this emerging new science and brings the reader to the forefront of our current understanding of atmospheric formation and climate evolution"--Provided by publisher.
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Biology & chemistry. The science of forensics: Anthropometry is the science that defines physical measures of a person's size, form, and functional capacities. Forensic science (often shortened to forensics) is the practical application of science to matters of the law. In criminal law, forensics science can help prove the guilt or innocence of the defendant. In civil actions, forensics can help resolve a broad spectrum of legal issues through the...
413) Heat waves
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The longest heat wave ever recorded lasted 160 days. Between 1979 and 2003, heat waves killed more people in the United States than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes combined. Learn more in Heat Waves, one of the titles in the Forces of Nature series.--
414) Chuan yue ju feng
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The magic school bus changes into a hot-air balloon and then an airplane as Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a field trip into the eye of a hurricane for a lesson in meteorology.
416) Extreme weather
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Extreme weather can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. More and more, extreme weather events are in the news. From hurricanes to heat waves, this book studies the most fascinating extreme weather events of all time and outlines the powerful forces that drive them. Learn about both blizzards and blazing hot temperatures, but also learn about weather events you may never have heard of. For example, do you know what a haboob is? This book covers...