Chambers, Catherine, 1954-

Hurricane / Catherine Chambers. - Chicago, Ill. : Heinemann Library, c2002. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm. - Wild weather .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 32) and index.

What is a hurricane? -- Where do hurricanes happen? -- What makes the wind blow? -- Why do hurricanes happen? -- Measuring hurricanes? -- Harmful hurricanes 1 -- Harmful hurricanes 2 -- Helpful hurricanes -- Getting ready -- Coping with hurricanes (humans) -- Coping with hurricanes (animals) -- Coping with hurricanes (plants) -- To the rescue.

Describes how hurricanes are formed, how they are measured, the harmful and beneficial effects of these storms, and their impact on humans, animals, and plants.

ISBN: 1588106519

LCCN: 2002000821

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hurricanes.
Hurricanes--Physiological effect.

LC Class. No.: QC944.2 / .C478 2002

Dewey Class. No.: 551.55/2