Status
Available
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Publication
Carolrhoda Books, Inc.
Pages
48
Description
Tells how hurricanes form, how scientists study them, and how they have affected the United Sattes throughout this century.
Series
Collection
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
48 p.; 9.7 x 8.4 inches
ISBN
0876148615 / 9780876148617
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LibraryThing member MelAKnee
Not only about hurricanes, but all the things having to do with them. It's a short lesson on the basics of meteorology. Lots of photos and diagrams.
LibraryThing member acreel
A hurricane is the most destructive storm on earth. They can do exactly what tornadoes do, but way worse. Storm surge is a big issue. People under sea level get flooded very often and like New Orleans, there is no way out for the water to go. Most places get the storm surge/wave and it washes back
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out. Souza also talks about how hurricanes are formed. Great book for all people to understand hurricanes. Show Less
LibraryThing member SadieCooney
Hurricanes is a great book that describes how they form, how destructive they can be, and what happens after. Many people below sea level are affected by this dangerous storm. I would read this to my class because in New Orleans Hurricanes are extremely common. It would be nice to teach them about
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a real life event and how to prepare for it and what to do if this happened. I would probably teach it in the beginning of the year when it is Hurricane season. Show Less
Call number
SCI E.202 J