hurricanes

Briefly describes the characteristics of hurricanes and how they are formed, highlighting the 1969 hurricane Camille.

Illustrated photographs and drawings describe the devastating effects of hurricanes and tornadoes, what causes them, and how people can protect themselves against them.

Tells damaging effects storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and cyclones can have on people and the communities.

New Orleans resident Billy Sothern discusses Hurricane Katrina, comments on how the government reacted to the disaster, and relates efforts to rebuild communities. Includes black-and-white photographs.

Tells the story of Isaac Cline, a weather scientist in Galveston, Texas in 1900, discussing his belief and assertion that nothing in the way of weather could destroy the coastal city; and looks at how Cline dealt with the aftermath of the hurricane that hit Galveston on September 8, claiming the lives of thousands of people.

Examines the development, structure, destructive capabilities, and significance of hurricanes. Includes a chapter on hurricane prediction and safety.

Describes the damage done by several major hurricanes and tornadoes since the beginning of the twentieth century. Also discusses the role of the Weather Service in discovering storms and alerting people of impending danger.

Provides an account of the events surrounding the 2012 superstorm called Sandy that hit the eastern coast of the United States and caused massive damage in addition to the deaths of at least one hundred twenty-five Americans.

Provides information about the causes, consequences, and behavior of thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, hailstorms, and other types of wild weather, looks at some of history's worst weather, and includes safety tips.

Looks at the devastation that occurred when Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi in August, 2005, as well as parts of Florida, describes how hurricanes form and how the storms are tracked, explains why the city of New Orleans was at particular risk, and discusses the search for survivors and recovery efforts.