All about hurricanes : discovering Earth's wildest storms /

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by Crane, Cody,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: A true book: natural disaster! Physical details: 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm. Subject(s): Hurricanes. | Natural disasters. 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

The Great Storm -- Giant ocean storms -- What are hurricanes and how do they form? -- Hurricane trackers -- How do scientists detect and monitor hurricanes? -- The BIG Truth -- Are hurricanes getting worse? -- Is something causing hurricanes to become stronger and more destructive? -- History-making storms -- What are some of the most significant hurricanes in recent history? -- Weathering hurricanes -- What is being done to protect people from hurricanes? -- Think like a scientist -- Design a hurricane-proof house -- True Statistics.

"This book shows readers the awesome power of hurricanes"--

Ages 8-10. Scholastic Inc.

Grades 4-6. Scholastic Inc.