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Author Portman, Michael, 1976-

Title Destructive hurricanes / by Michael Portman.

Imprint New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2012.

Copies

Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Meadowlark Non-Fiction  551.55 POR    ---  Available
 PCMS Jumpstart Non-Fiction  551.5 PORTMAN    ---  Available
Edition 1st ed.
Description 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 27 cm.
Series Angry Earth
Note Includes glossary.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
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.
Summary This book explains the science behind hurricanes, describes four of history's worst hurricanes, and includes tips for protecting yourself from these natural disasters.
Audience 4-8 Medialog, Inc.
Study Program Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades RL 5.5 0.5 quiz: 148239
Subject Hurricanes.
ISBN 9781433965371 (lib.)
9781433965395 (pbk.)

 
    
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