hurricanes

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hurricanes

Hurricanes and storms

1992
Describes the characteristics of hurricanes and other kinds of storms, the damage they may cause, and possible protective measures.

The silent storm

1993
Thirteen-year-old Alyssa has not spoken since seeing her parents die in a hurricane, and now, three years later, another storm threatens the home she shares with her grandfather on Galveston Island.

Hurricanes

2008
Provides a simple explanation of what hurricanes are, how they form over the ocean, what happens when they hit land, where and why they occur, and how people try to stay safe.

Rare and endangered

a Caribbean island eco-adventure
2000
His return to North Caicos Island leads fifteen-year-old Jim and his friend Julia into more danger and adventure as they search for a missing naturalist, battle deadly poachers, and try to survive a hurricane.

Stolen by the sea

2006
In Galveston, Texas, a rich twelve-year-old girl and an orphaned fourteen-year-old boy work together to save themselves and others from the terrible hurricane of 1900.

World's worst hurricanes

2009
Learn how hurricanes form and become some of nature's most powerful disasters.

Princeville

the 500-year flood
2001
Jimmy, his sister Lavada, and their mother join the townspeople of Princeville to try and save their community after Hurricane Floyd destroys their town.

Storm rescue

2001
When a hurricane hits her town, Suniata must face her fears in order to help a stranded cat.

Tiny and Bigman

1999
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.

Hurricane

1991
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.

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