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How The Weather Works
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Why do hurricanes happen? What is a tornado? Why does it snow? Answering these questions and many more, this book is an entertaining exploration of the world's weather and climate, with bright, friendly pop-ups and illustrations and accessible, absorbing text.
Winner of the 2012 Louis J. Battan Author's Award K-12 category. Citation: "Uniquely interactive and visually stimulating, their stunning and informative book, "How the Weather Works: A hands-on guide to our changing climate", engages readers of all ages in a variety of atmospheric science topics."
". . . easy to follow written explanations, absorbing colourful pages and interactive experiences ... This Is a visually exciting book and can entertain as well as inform the young reader." Carousel magazine
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