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Swirling tornadoes, blinding blizzards, and driving rain. Killer storms have wreaked havoc throughout history, especially before reliable prediction tools were available. Follow the deadly paths of history's most dangerous weather events.
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Suzanne Garbe
Suzanne Garbe has been writing for fun ever since elementary school, when she wrote a series of mystery stories starring her two best friends. Now, as an adult, she's the author of several children's books as well as published essays about her life experiences. She is currently writing a memoir about her experiences living and teaching in Burkina Faso, West Africa, where she spent two years as a Peace Corps volunteer. In addition to writing, Kara loves traveling, camping, teaching, and eating international food. She grew up in Virginia, but now lives in Minnesota with her husband, two stepsons, and a lot of houseplants.
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Threatening Skies - Suzanne Garbe
Dangerous History: Threatening Skies by Suzanne Garbe
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover
Title Page
When Weather Turns Deadly
Killer Fog
Deadliest Lightning Strike
Yangtze River Flood of 1931
The Hailstorm that Turned a War
The Snowstorm that Stopped New York City
The Great Hurricane of 1780
The World’s Deadliest Tornado
The Dust Bowl
Hurricane Katrina
The Deadliest Cyclone
Timeline
Glossary
Read More
Index
Copyright
Back Cover
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Main Body
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WHEN WEATHER TURNS DEADLY
Snow has been falling for days, and cars are sliding into ditches. Lightning is spotted in the sky, and the big game is canceled. Luckily, minor events like these make up many people’s worst experiences
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