Presents an account of the effects of Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005, in one of the worst disasters in American history, describing the destruction across Florida, Mississippi, Alabama, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
In Galveston, Texas, a rich twelve-year-old girl and an orphaned fourteen-year-old boy work together to save themselves and others from the terrible hurricane of 1900.
Discusses the conditions that cause hurricanes to form and the precautions that should be taken against them. Also decribes some famous hurricane disasters, including Camille, which hit the Gulf States in August, 1969.
Sassy and her family go to Florida during summer vacation to visit Grammy for her birthday, and when the weather takes a turn for the worse, Sassy learns that love is more important than decorations and caterers.
This book examines the science behind hurricanes, including how and where tropical storms form, the various types of tropical storms, how scientists track hurricanes, and plans for staying safe when a hurricane hits.
The morning after a hurricane, two brothers find an uprooted tree which becomes a magical place, transporting them on adventures limited only by their imaginations.
