hurricanes

Provides basic information about what a hurricane is, how they are formed, and how they are predicted. Includes color photographs, a glossary, an index, and sources for more information.

Looks at the science of hurricanes, describes some of the great storms of history, discusses hurricane predictions and warnings, and features eyewitness accounts and comments from hurricane survivors and workers.

Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes.

Fourteen-year-old Casey dreads leaving her friends and boyfriend--as well as cell phone and Internet service--to spend a boring summer on a Caribbean island with her naturalist father, stepmother, and brothers, but she has some life-changing experiences, including learning to sail, helping with turtle conservation, surviving storms, and romance.

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.

In 1935 on the Florida Key of Matacumbe, thirteen-year-old Jake makes new friends during an idyllic summer, only to have everything change when a hurricane threatens the island.

Provides information about hurricanes and tornadoes, such as where and when they occur, how they form, and the damage they can cause.

An exploration of Hurricane Katrina that describes the devastation it caused, problems that occurred during the rescue effort, the rebuilding of New Orleans, and other related topics.

Weather can be wild. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other storms can cause accidents, damage property, and injure people. Learn about what makes wild weather and what you can do to keep safe.

During almost four years at sea with her whaling captain father, thirteen-year-old Rebecca finds life both boring and difficult--especially when the ship is nearly sunk by a hurricane.