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101 Amazing Facts about Natural Disasters
Written by Jack Goldstein and Frankie Taylor
Narrated by Andrew Baldwin
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What exactly is an avalanche? Why do tropical cyclones spin in different directions? What is the deadliest heat wave ever to have been recorded? And what are the three different types of lightning?
In this fascinating audio-book, narrator Andrew Baldwin answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the world's deadliest natural disasters.
From floods and cyclones to landslides, avalanches, volcanoes and more, we learn about a wide range of subjects, all of which demonstrate the immense power of nature. An interesting addition to any audio-book collection!
©2017 Jack Goldstein Books (P)2017 Jack Goldstein Books
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