Destructive hurricanes / by Michael Portman.

Author/creator Portman, Michael, 1976-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012.
Description32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm.
Subjects

Portion of title Hurricanes
SeriesAngry Earth
Angry Earth. ^A1121700
Contents A force of nature -- The water cycle -- Air pressure -- How do hurricanes form? -- Hurricane season -- Hurricane parts -- Hurricane names and categories -- Why are hurricanes dangerous? -- Hurricane planes -- Historic hurricanes -- Hurricane Katrina -- Hurricane safety.
Abstract Explains how hurricanes are formed as part of the Earth's water cycle during hurricane season, and discusses how hurricanes are tracked and studied, historic hurricanes, and hurricane safety.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
LCCN 2011028781
ISBN9781433965371 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN1433965372 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN9781433965395 (pbk.)
ISBN1433965399 (pbk.)

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 551.552 P8377D ✔ Available Place Hold