A hurricane is a strong tropical cyclone that typically forms over large bodies of warm water such as the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean. Winds move in a circular pattern around a central, clear eye. These storms can cause high winds, heavy rain, flooding, and even tornados.
Read the recently published nonfiction book for youth then learn more at the website.
THE DEADLIEST HURRICANES THEN AND NOW by Deborah Hopkinson explores the most catastrophic hurricanes in American history. Using fast-paced narratives, graphics, historical photos, and pull-out boxes, the author examines the science, history, and destructive impact of these weather events.
THE DEADLIEST is a new series from Scholastic sure to engage young readers. Other titles include The Deadliest Diseases Then and Now and The Deadliest Fires Then and Now.
HURRICANES IN HISTORY from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shares information about notable storms such as the Galveston Hurricane of 1900. Each example includes an overview of the key details of the hurricane along with an interactive map showing its path.
Visit the website at https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/outreach/history/
ARC courtesy of Scholastic.
