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Discusses where and how hurricanes are formed, the destruction caused by legendary storms, and the precautions to take when a hurricane strikes
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Book Details
First Sentence
"Hurricanes are huge spinning storms that develop in warm areas around the equator."
Edition Notes
"Smithsonian."
Includes glossary.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Ages 5-9"--p. [4] of cover.
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"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." - this edition's book jacket
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