Hurricanes Book

Explains why hurricanes occur and describes the technology used to study them, the damage they inflict, and some of the more famous hurricanes in history.

Children's Literature

Hurricanes are nature's largest storms¾violent, unpredictable and life changing. In this story-like narrative, readers learn the cause, the clout and the devastation of some of the most famous cyclones to pass over the earth. Broken into five manageable chapters, the science lessons are punctuated by photographs, including satellite and infrared images and many shots of the destruction caused by the whim of the storms. The physiology of a storm is covered, as well as specific storms, such as Andrew in Miami, Mitch in Central America and Camille on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Bonus information at the end of the book includes Internet sites, useful addresses and suggested titles for additional reading. The book is part of a four-part series called "Natural Disasters." 2001, Capstone Books, $21.26. Ages 8 to 11. Reviewer: Deborah Zink Roffino