Destructive hurricanes / by Michael Portman.
| Author/creator | Portman, Michael, 1976- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012. |
| Description | 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 27 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Hurricanes |
| Series | Angry 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011028781 |
| ISBN | 9781433965371 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 1433965372 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9781433965395 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1433965399 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 551.552 P8377D | ✔ Available | Place Hold |