hurricanes

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.

Provides, through the story of one family, a brief description of the hurricane that devastated Galveston, Texas, in 1900, with a loss of over eight thousand lives, and its aftermath.

Archie Stringweed learns on his tenth birthday that he is about to inherit the family curse of cowardice unless he fights the powerful hurricane that will take his bravery.

Examines the August 2005 hurricane that hit the Gulf Coast of the United States, discussing the evacuation of cities, destruction, and rescue and relief efforts; and provides a time line of events, related Web sites, and a glossary.

Photographs and text describe such airplanes as the WC-130 and the WP-3D Orion which are used to study hurricanes.

Describes the destructive forces behind severe weather systems such as tornadoes and hurricanes and the experiences of people interested in researching and tracking these storms.