hurricanes

"Thirteen-year-old Cort's father is a local expert on hunting and swamp lore in lower Alabama who has been teaching his son everything he knows. But when a deadly Gulf Coast hurricane makes landfall, Cort must unexpectedly put his all skills--and bravery--to the test"--Provided by publisher.

After a hurricane hits the New Jersey shore, Sara's schoolis having kids bussed in from the neighboring town, and the spirit of a sailor reaches out to Sara.

"This book discusses the science behind hurricanes and their effects. The chapters examine case studies of destructive hurricanes, explain how hurricanes form, and show how scientists are working to predict hurricanes and prevent damage."--Publisher.

Teenager Maxine is determined to scatter her father's ashes at the lighthouse on Shackles Island, off the coast of Louisiana because that is where she has good memories of him; Eli, haunted by the ghost of his older sister, is determined to end his own life where she died, on the rocks under the lighthouse--but neither Max or Eli counted on running into each other, or on Hurricane Celeste which is roaring toward the island.

"Learn what wind does, how the wind can vary in strength from gentle breezes to hurricanes and tornadoes, and how the wind can help us"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how hurricanes form and offers information on some of history's worst storms and the devastating effects they have.

"Introduces readers to the groundbreaking NASA mission studying one of nature's most awe-inspring storms... meet people on the cutting edge of meteorological field science... with photos, detailed maps and sidebars."--Dust jacket.

Ken Talbot gets to know his real father in the worst of circumstances when he travels to Florida after flunking out of college in Detroit and arrives just in time for a hurricane.

This book teaches young readers how to be ready when a storm hits and stay safe through floods and other possible dangers after the all clear is called.

"For sixteen-year-old Jillian McKay, the threat of Hurricane Danielle means a long car ride with her neighbors--including River Daughtry, the former star quarterback of Harrison High. The guy who was headed to glory until suddenly he disappeared to a West Texas juvenile detention center. Once cocky and flirtatious, he's now silent and angry. When their evacuation route is gridlocked, River is the first to recognize the danger they're in. Together he and Jillian set out to seek shelter in their abandoned high school. As they wait out the storm, they confront the past and realize survival is about more than just staying alive--it's about fighting for yourself."--Publisher's description.