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Twister: The Science of Tornadoes and the Making of a Natural Disaster Movie

by Davidson, Keay | PB | Acceptable
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still completely intact. The binding may be slightly damaged around the edges but it is still completely intact. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780671000295
Book Title
Twister : the Science of Tornadoes and the Making of a Natural Disaster Movie
Publisher
Gallery Books
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
1996
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.7 in
Author
Keay Davidson
Genre
Nature, Science
Topic
Weather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Earth Sciences / General
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Gallery Books
ISBN-10
0671000292
ISBN-13
9780671000295
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1104016

Product Key Features

Book Title
Twister : the Science of Tornadoes and the Making of a Natural Disaster Movie
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Weather, Earth Sciences / Meteorology & Climatology, Earth Sciences / General
Publication Year
1996
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Author
Keay Davidson
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
10.6 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-166620
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
551.55/3
Synopsis
Award-winning science writer takes you where only the bravest souls have ventured, and survived - into the frightening path of these violent twisters. He also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Warner Bros. film from the creators ofJurassic Parkand the director ofSpeed. In collaboration with the makers of the film, Davidson explores the many challenges faced by the producers, the stars, the director and the special effects experts who re-created this wild, mysterious experience. Through fascinating interviews, you'll come to understand just how these incredible storms came to life on the big screen.Of all the atmospheric storms, tornadoes are the fiercest, concentrating as much energy into a small space and time as numerous atomic-bomb blasts, and posing grave danger to the scientists who study this incredible phenomenon. Swirling at speeds of up to three hundred miles per hour and spewing debris as far as two hundred files away, a writhing tornado leaves behind a trail of tragedy: lives are ruined, families are wiped out, and entire towns are erased from the face of the Earth.Enhanced with spectacular close-up photographs and easy-to-grasp graphics, TWISTER offers an enthralling profile of these powerful storms, including an in-depth look at the leading tornado-monitoring project, VORTEX. You'll discover a fascinating world of science and mystery, where storm chasers risk their lives for their work. And you'll hear from those who have experienced close encounters with tornadoes as they tell their unforgettable stories. Embark on a journey filled with terror, grief, triumph, and hope -- hope that scientists will soon be able to reliably predict, and in the distant future control, nature's most devastating force: tornadoes., Award-winning science writer takes you where only the bravest souls have ventured, and survived - into the frightening path of these violent twisters. He also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Warner Bros. film from the creators of Jurassic Park and the director of Speed . In collaboration with the makers of the film, Davidson explores the many challenges faced by the producers, the stars, the director and the special effects experts who re-created this wild, mysterious experience. Through fascinating interviews, you'll come to understand just how these incredible storms came to life on the big screen. Of all the atmospheric storms, tornadoes are the fiercest, concentrating as much energy into a small space and time as numerous atomic-bomb blasts, and posing grave danger to the scientists who study this incredible phenomenon. Swirling at speeds of up to three hundred miles per hour and spewing debris as far as two hundred files away, a writhing tornado leaves behind a trail of tragedy: lives are ruined, families are wiped out, and entire towns are erased from the face of the Earth. Enhanced with spectacular close-up photographs and easy-to-grasp graphics, TWISTER offers an enthralling profile of these powerful storms, including an in-depth look at the leading tornado-monitoring project, VORTEX. You'll discover a fascinating world of science and mystery, where storm chasers risk their lives for their work. And you'll hear from those who have experienced close encounters with tornadoes as they tell their unforgettable stories. Embark on a journey filled with terror, grief, triumph, and hope -- hope that scientists will soon be able to reliably predict, and in the distant future control, nature's most devastating force: tornadoes.
LC Classification Number
QC955.5.U6D38 1996

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