hurricanes

Details the course of Hurricane Andrew, which hit the southeastern United States in 1992, and describes the recovery efforts that followed the storm.

Describes how hurricanes form, detailing the different weather factors that may combine to create the deadly storms, with photographs of the damage done by various hurricanes, and tips on how to stay safe in hurricane conditions.

Aunt Margaret's discovery of an old clarinet in the basement sets off a musical lifestyle for her and her family that includes jamming with hurricanes.

As a boy and his family prepare for a hurricane, the animals that live in and around the water head for safety from the storm.

Photographs, maps, and text provide a brief understanding of hurricanes, how they are formed, and the destruction they leave behind.

Presents a study of hurricanes and the effects of Hurricane Andrew that struck Florida in 1992.

Brief text and photographs tell about hurricanes, examining how these massive sea storms develop, how scientists watch for them and measure their strength, and the damage hurricanes can cause.

In graphic novel format, text and illustrations explain how hurricanes form, how they are named and measured, and how to stay safe during one.

Chronicles the Hurricane Katrina disaster, covering the storm's landfall, the impact of storm-surge flooding on New Orleans, the rest of Louisiana, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and government mismanagement at the city, state, and federal levels.

Contains seventeen essays that offer different perspectives on issues related to Hurricane Katrina, discussing the government response, improvements being made in New Orleans, the Mississippi coast, mental health services, school reform, global warming, and related topics.