The World's Worst Hurricanes

by John R. Baker

Overview

The winds pick up while heavy waves crash on the beach. A few hours later screaming winds and driving rain tear up the coastline. It's a hurricane! With winds reaching hundreds of miles per hour, these devastating storms can cause immense amounts of damage. Readers can learn all about history's biggest, deadliest hurricanes from around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496621320
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	World's Worst Natural Disasters
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	28 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Awesome Power 4

Hurricane Andrew 6

Disaster in Galveston 8

The Great Hurricane of 1780 10

History's Deadliest Storm 12

A Record-Setting Storm 14

Hurricane Katrina 16

Hurricane Camille 18

1935 Labor Day Hurricane 20

Hurricane Donna 22

Mighty Mitch 24

Superstorm Sandy 26

Surviving Hurricanes 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest subject matter engages interests of struggling readers. 2. Teaches young readers about the different categories of storms and natural disasters. 3. Teaches how to stay safe during a natural disaster and how to prepare for an emergency.