A U.S. Naval aircraft on a routine weather patrol in the Caribbean encounters 'Mabel', a ferocious hurricane that should, nevertheless, pass harmlessly among the islands. But David Wyatt, civilian weather expert, has developed a sixth sense about hurricanes and is convinced that Mabel will change course and strike the island of San Fernandez and its capital,
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!Count on Ms. Frizzle to teach anything but an ordinary lesson on meteorology. Flying through the clouds in the Magic School Bus, Ms. Frizzle's class experiences a hurricane-and even a tornado-firsthand. During their thrilling ride through the sky, Arnold gets lost! Will the Friz be able to save the day this time?
A beautiful book for beginners and well taught in the method of tole painting. Lots of colored photos and patterns. Old crocks done to perfection will be ideal for a kitchen or family room wall. Snowmen large, small, fat and thin, each with a happy personality are painted on a jar lamp, plaques, clay pots, hurricane lantern, ornaments, candle holder, large sled, frame board or surface of your choice.
Hannah loves her job on old Mr Duval’s small boat. The boat takes people to the beautiful coral reef every day. Then a rich man arrives with a big new boat. Suddenly, there isn’t any work for Hannah and Mr Duval. Then the hurricane comes ...
"Practical Seamanship is the distilled knowledge, experience and research from a lifetime of offshore sailing and cruising. The Dashews' new book, complete in every detail, should be required reading for every skipper and every crew who aspires to safe passagemaking and happy landfalls on far and exotic lands." George Day, Editor, Bluewater Sailing.
Whether you are working your way through ice, piloting in coral, running a breaking bar, anchoring in a hurricane hole, or salvaging your boat after a hurricane, Practical Seamanship covers it all.
