Hurricanes

About this book

Takes young readers on an in-depth exploration of one of the most awe-inspiring and devastating events in nature: hurricanes. This dramatic nonfiction picture book is intensified through arresting full-color photographs and satellite images. Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explains what hurricanes are and how they develop; what storm surges are; and the basics of forecasting and precautions that families should take. Booklist commented: "This is unsurpassed for kindling interest in a scientific subject and communicating an understanding of its scope and significance."

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780061170713

Publisher

HarperCollins

Published

June 26, 2007

Pages

32

Weight

5.8 oz

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction