Hurricanes

By Simon, Seymour

Publishers Summary:
Hurricanes. Typhoons. Cyclones. No matter what you call them, these formidable, swirling storms are the most devastating events in nature. hurricanes takes young readers on an in-depth exploration of one of the most awe-inspiring phenomena on Earth! This dramatic account of hurricanes and the disasters they leave behind, including Andrew and Katrina, are intensified through arresting full-color photographs and satellite images. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution to bring you a new, updated edition of his acclaimed look at this astonishing, and often terrifying, natural disaster.

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ISBN
978-0-06117-071-3
Publisher
Collins


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on May 1, 2008

Gr 3-5 An updated edition of Simon's 2003 title, this book presents a definition and etymology of the term, descriptions of tropical storms, the names of significant disasters, the formation and behavior of hurricanes, and the resulting storm surges. A passage on the Saffir-Simpson scale presents accounts and photos of the damage of the five c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

New ed., 2003. With the characteristic design of most of Simon's books (continuous text, generous leading, dramatic full-page color photo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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