hurricanes

". . . examines the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, using historical and current events as case studies, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the floods in China in 1931, and the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 . . . Science-minded STEM activities encourage middle schoolers to think like scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions, fascinating facts, links to online resource, and more encourage readers to explore the ever-evolving dynamics of th[e planet]"--Back cover.

Hurricanes are battering the coastlines, heat waves and droughts are drying up crop fields, wildfires are tearing through ancient forests, and winter storms are sending deep freezes into parts of the world where the mercury rarely drops that low. What on Earth is causing these terrible storms? As Earth's climate is changing, storms are becoming more intense and frequent-and in some cases are making matters worse. Uncover the problems of climate change, explore its impact on severe storms, and dive into what we can do to help. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about hurricanes, why to pay attention to warnings, and how to stay safe.

"In September 1900, the people of Galveston, Texas, knew a storm was coming. But they'd experienced storms before and didn't think much of it. However, the hurricane that hit on September 8 was more powerful and damaging than anybody expected. Will you find a way to survive the storm and write about the experience for the local newspaper? Can you find a way to save your family's business and the customers inside when the storm hits? Will you rescue a young woman who is floating by on the detached roof of a house in the middle of the storm? With dozens of possible choices, it's up to YOU to find a way to survive through one of the deadliest storms in history"--Provided by publisher.

This book shows readers the awesome power of hurricanes.

"Hurricanes are big storms that can cause a lot of damage. Discover how a hurricane forms and the conditions that can make one worse as well as how to stay safe in a hurricane"--Provided by publisher.

"A hurricane nearly destroys everything Elena knows, but over time, Elena and her community begin to rebuild, planting seeds of hope along the way"--OCLC.

"As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900. The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston's residents did all they could to rescue one another. From the meteorologists tracking the storm, to the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary bravery--from the inequitable effects of the disaster, to the science of hurricanes and weather: [the author] brings voices from history to life in this . . . wide-ranging narrative of the deadliest hurricane in American history"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a look at hurricanes through text, facts, and infographics.

"It's 1900, and Charlie feels lucky to live in Galveston, Texas. Sure, there are storms sometimes. But nobody worries about hurricanes. Even a famous weather expert says it's impossible for a strong hurricane to strike Galveston. Which is why few people worry on the morning of September 8, when a big storm starts to brew. but Charlie watches with growing horror as monster waves rise up from the sea, as the wind starts to scream. by night, much of the city is under twenty feet of water. Will Charlie find a way to survive the storm of the century?"--Back cover.