hurricanes

Tells how hurricanes form, how scientists study them, and how they have affected the United States throughout this century.

An introduction to hurricanes, describing their causes and destructive force, how they are predicted and named, and how to protect people from these terrible storms.

Provides an account of Hurricane Hugo, describing the events of the storm and its aftermath.

Profiles the work of Brian Taggart, a pilot for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration whose job involves flying directly into dangerous storms.

Examines the causes and disastrous effects of hurricanes, the various types of tropical storms, and how scientists track hurricanes; and discusses how areas rebuild after hurricanes.

Explores the science behind hurricanes, and looks at the impact of past hurricanes.

Provides an overview of hurricanes and typhoons, explaining what they are, how they form, why they are so dangerous, what some of the deadliest storms on records have been, how to stay safe, and what can be done to protect cities and people from their destruction.

Explore the dangerous high winds and heavy rainfall caused by hurricanes.

An exploration of hurricanes that includes fold-out and flip-up photographs, information on where and how they form, and stories from survivors.

Provides information about tornadoes and hurricanes, discussing how they form and the damage they cause, and looks at the activities of people who follow, film, and report on dangerous storms.