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OverviewSevere tropical storms, heat and energy, and surging ocean waters all combine to form hurricanes that can cause hugely destructive consequences. This fascinating story of how hurricanes happen follows some of the most historic examples of hurricanes around the world, including Katrina, Galveston, Mitch, Wilma, Andrew, Ike, and Typhoon Vera. Readers discover the tools meteorologists use to predict hurricanes and the lessons people have learned from the social upheaval caused by these severe storms. Sidebars include eyewitness accounts of personal experiences and behind-the-scene perspectives on why the disasters happened. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jay HawkinsPublisher: Rosen Central Imprint: Rosen Central Dimensions: Width: 20.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.90cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781448860043ISBN 10: 1448860040 Pages: 48 Publication Date: 30 December 2011 Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |