"Carefully leveled text and engaging full-color photos introduce early fluent readers to the science behind hurricanes, including where and why hurricanes happen and how to stay safe when the wind starts to blow. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Explains how hurricanes start and what effects they have on the environment.

"Winds whip. Waves crash. Rain pours down. A superstorm moves across the ocean and gets closer and closer to land. Hurricane watch! Read and find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. With colorful illustrations from Taia Morley and engaging text from Melissa Stewart, Hurricane Watch is a look into a powerful natural disaster."--Provided by publisher.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Discusses how tropical storms begin, how they move, and the destruction they can cause. The awesome display of power that is unleashed by many of the world's natural disasters has aroused both terror and curiosity for centuries. In this exciting series colorful illustrations, dramatic pictures, and clear, concise text introduce the reader to the history of these natural disasters, and look at their effects on the environment both in the past and today....

"An exploration of hurricanes, including how these huge sea storms develop, how their strength is measured, and how the most devastating hurricanes have impacted human history"--Provided by publisher.

Where do most hurricanes start? How do people get ready when a hurricane is coming? When do most hurricanes happen? Read this book to discover the answers!

Tells how hurricanes form, how scientists study them, and how they have affected the United States throughout this century.

Describes the process of how hurricanes can form. Also includes explanations of tropical storms and a storm surge.