hurricanes

Describes the destruction caused in Florida and Louisiana by Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and discusses lessons learned from the powerful storm.

Faidley, weather photographer and storm chaser, recount experiences with thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and lightening as he pursues them for his art.

Readers will encounter many facts about hurricanes through accessible, and age-appropriate content. They will also learn about some of the most destructive hurricanes in history, such as Hurricane Andrew, Hurricane Ike, and the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Hurricane Katrina has both a chapter and a two-page spread with statistics devoted to it.

This book describes hurricanes, including what causes them, where they form, what damage they can do when they make it to land, and what safety measures can be taken for these 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.

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

Margo and her family prepare for and experience Hurricane Bob, which makes the electricity go out for five days but leaves their house intact.

While waiting out a fierce hurricane in her grandmother's house on Fox Island, Belinda has a chance to get to know her grandmother's reclusive neighbor, Mr. Fletcher.

John and his family prepare for and experience a hurricane on the East Coast.

"Describes the worst hurricanes in history, as well as formation, scale, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.