What Are Hurricanes?

by Mari Schuh

Overview

Although hurricanes start far out to sea, they often make landfall. Winds can whip to over 150 miles per hour. Trees, power lines, and homes are easily blown over. Find out how to prepare yourself and your home for this natural disaster.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977103277
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Wicked Weather
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mari Schuh's love of reading began with cereal boxes at the kitchen table. Today, she is the author of hundreds of nonfiction books for beginning readers, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. Mari lives in the Midwest with her husband and their super sassy house rabbit. Learn more about her at marischuh.com.

Table of Contents

What is a hurricane? — Staying safe — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

The Wicked Weather set is the perfect introduction to natural disasters and wild weather. This set is expertly leveled at 1.0 ATOS or lower for readers K to 1. The popular topic of weather will fit perfectly in any classroom or library. Large, engaging photos assist readers in content comprehension. Readers will not only learn how weather occurs but also how to stay safe.