Describes what a hurricane is, how it forms, and the damage it can do.

Discusses the definition, formation, destructive power, and forecasting of hurricanes or tropical cyclones.

Explains why hurricanes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous hurricanes in history.

Introduction to violent storms, discussing weather patterns, damaging effects, human causes, monitoring equipment, and what can be done to protect people and property.

Discusses where hurricanes come from, what types there are, and what can be done during one.

A hurricane is forming over the ocean. Humans get ready by boarding up windows and gathering food and supplies. But what do wild animals do before and during hurricanes? Based on scientific research and noted observations, this book answers that question about a variety of different animals. Includes "For Creative Minds" educational section.

Look inside this book to meet the everyday heroes who found ways to save animals from Hurricane Katrina and the floods that followed.

"A countdown of five of the most devastating hurricanes provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this massive, ocean-borne weather phenomenon"--