hurricanes

On an island in the West Indies, a big, strong woman with a booming voice meets a weak, nearly deaf man, they fall in love and expect a baby and a hurricane at the same time.

Describes a hurricane experience and its destruction. Explains how the weather bureau can detect, measure, predict and warn people about a hurricane experience. Discusses the means of protecting oneself.

Shep the German shepherd is confused when his family leaves him behind when a hurricane forces them to evacuate, but after his food runs out another dog convinces him to explore the city which is full of adventure and danger.

Explains the causes of hurricanes, looks at the devastation caused by the 2005 hurricane Katrina and similar storms in the past, and discusses how scientists work to track killer storms.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Examines hurricanes, discussing how they are formed, how they are tracked, and what kinds of damage they can cause. Includes a section on 1998's Hurricane Georges.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about hurricanes, what causes them, what measures can be taken to prepare for one, and what it is like to deal with the destruction one can cause.

Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of hurricanes, hurricanes of the past, and ways to survive these violent storms.

Describes different kinds of storms, explains how they form, and discusses how they are studied.

A look at hurricanes, explaining what they are and how they form, and describing the damage that can be caused by the storms.