hurricanes

Shep the German shepherd is confused when his family leaves him behind when a hurricane forces them to evacuate, but after his food runs out another dog convinces him to explore the city which is full of adventure and danger.

Explains the causes of hurricanes, looks at the devastation caused by the 2005 hurricane Katrina and similar storms in the past, and discusses how scientists work to track killer storms.

"A discussion of major types of natural disasters, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Examines hurricanes, discussing how they are formed, how they are tracked, and what kinds of damage they can cause. Includes a section on 1998's Hurricane Georges.

Illustrations and simple text teach young readers about hurricanes, what causes them, what measures can be taken to prepare for one, and what it is like to deal with the destruction one can cause.

Describes different kinds of storms, explains how they form, and discusses how they are studied.

A look at hurricanes, explaining what they are and how they form, and describing the damage that can be caused by the storms.

Explains what weather is and where it originates, looks at what happens when weather goes wild, and features descriptions of hurricanes and tornadoes, with discussion of storm chasers, safety and rescue, forecasting and observation, and related topics.

A special field trip on the magic school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to experience a hurricane firsthand, from air, sea, and land.