hurricane mitch, 1998

The devastation caused by hurricanes and tornadoes is well-documented on the news and social media, but what is the science behind how these weather events form and why they're so dangerous? Readers take a deep dive into the dangerous world of studying hurricanes and tornadoes through focused sections of main text and informative fact boxes. In addition, graphic organizers break down important natural processes, and diagrams take readers inside these deadly storms. Illustrations, maps, and full-color photographs illuminate science curriculum topics and show readers the effects of real-world storms, which are addressed in accessible case studies.

A fictional account of one of the worst storms to hit the Caribbean--Hurricane Mitch in 1998--told from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old boy living in a small village in Honduras.

A fictional account of one of the worst storms to hit the Caribbean--Hurricane Mitch in 1998--told from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old boy living in a small village in Honduras.