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161) The ice storm
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
"The story of two disfunctional families who learn to cope with nature-- human nature-- in this emotionally charged tale of suburban life in the '70s. When a self-centered husband's relationships with his wife and mistress grow cold, it takes a wife-swapping 'key party' and a freak ice storm to clear the air-- and change their lives forever."--Container.
162) Murder on Mustique
Author
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Mustique is in a state of breathless calm as tropical storm Cristobal edges towards it across the Atlantic. Most villa owners have escaped the island but a few young socialites remain, unwilling to let summer's partying end. American heiress Amanda Fortini is one such thrill-seeker -- until she heads out for a morning swim and doesn't return. Detective Sergeant Solomon Nile is just 28 years old and the island's only fully trained police officer. He...
Publisher
KaBOOM!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A big ol' storm has set its sights on Elmore but the Watterson family isn't going to let some bad weather spoil their day, at least not until everything starts going wrong! After a power outage forces Gumball and Darwin to figure out how to have fun without video games--not an easy task--Richard leads a catastrophic attempt to fix a leak in the ceiling so one measly puddle will cease driving his household absolutely crazy. But their troubles don't...
164) Fast Ice
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the early days of World War II, the infamous German Luftwaffe embark upon an expedition to Antarctica, hoping to set up a military base to support their goal of world domination. Though the military outpost never comes to fruition, what the Nazis find on the icy continent indeed proves dangerous...and will have implications far into the future. In the present day, Kurt Austin and his assistant Joe Zavala embark for the freezing edge of the world...
165) Darkness
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards continues her penchant for "fantastic storytelling" (RT Book Reviews) with this next heart-pumping romantic suspense novel, the tale of a brilliant ornithologist trapped on the remote Attu Island in Alaska, fighting for her life--and that of a handsome stranger--before they're swallowed up in darkness forever. BOOM. That's the sound that changes everything for Dr. Gina Sullivan, a renowned ornithologist...
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In 1935, dust storms are sweeping across the southern plains of the United States, including Oklahoma. Twelve-year-old Millie is worried about her family's survival. The Dust Bowl is getting worse, and they're running out of food and money. Despite the hardships, Pa doesn't want to abandon the farm, which has been in the family for generations. But when the worst "black blizzard" yet hists, they have no choice. The family decides to make the journey...
167) Blizzards
Author
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A discussion of blizzards, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant blizzards and other snowstorms from history"--
168) Asadora!: Volume 1
Series
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A deadly typhoon, a mysterious creature and a girl who won't quit. In 2020, a large creature rampages through Tokyo, destroying everything in its path. In 1959, Asa Asada, a spunky young girl from a huge family in Nagoya, is kidnapped for ransom--and not a soul notices. When a typhoon hits Nagoya, Asa and her kidnapper must work together to survive. But there's more to her kidnapper and this storm than meets the eye. When Asa's mother goes into labor...
170) The finest hours
Publisher
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In February of 1952, one of the worst storms to ever hit the East Coast struck New England, damaging an oil tanker off the coast of Cape Cod and literally ripping it in half. On a small lifeboat faced with frigid temperatures and 70-foot high waves, four members of the Coast Guard set out to rescue the more than 30 stranded sailors trapped aboard the rapidly-sinking vessel.
173) Dust Bowl
Author
Publisher
Pogo Books, Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the dust bowl. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important period in American history."--
174) Blue on blue
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Rhyming text and illustrations depict the swell and quieting of a storm.
177) Raindrops to rainbow
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Being stuck inside with gray rain clouds looming makes a young girl wish for a blue sky day, but when the weather clears up and the yellow sun shines, raindrops give way to bright, bold colors that are worth the wait.
178) The search party
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A group of college friends reunite with their families on a glamping weekend in Cornwall when a powerful storm leaves them stranded, forcing them to confront long-held secrets and a dangerous disappearance"--
179) Look for the helpers
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Daniel Tiger gets scared when a bad storm hits the neighborhood and learns to look for people who can help.
180) HEATWAVE
Author
Publisher
Random House Studio
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
An almost unbearably hot day of one hundred degrees is transformed as raindrops fall one by one, culminating in a downpour.
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