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9780766029712

Hurricanes

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  • ISBN13:

    9780766029712

  • ISBN10:

    0766029719

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2009-06-01
  • Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc

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Summary

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. In HURRICANES: THE SCIENCE BEHIND KILLER STORMS the authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves.

Author Biography

Dr. Alvin Silverstein is a professor of biology at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York. Virginia Silverstein translates scientific Russian and is a professional author. Together they have written more than 150 books for young people. Laura Silverstein Nunn has coauthored more than thirty books with her parents.

Table of Contents

Katrina Hits New Orleansp. 4
The Weather Machinep. 10
Understanding Hurricanesp. 16
When a Hurricane Hitsp. 24
Tracking Hurricanesp. 32
Staying Safep. 38
Chapter Notesp. 43
Glossaryp. 46
Further Reading & Internet Addressesp. 47
Indexp. 48
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