All About Hurricanes (A True Book: Natural Disasters)

Is it true that hurricanes can be seen from space? Yes! Weather satellites track hurricanes. Pictures from these satellites tell where a hurricane is going and how big and fast it is.

INSIDE, YOU LL FIND:

• How hurricanes form, how fast they move, and an account of the most dangerous hurricanes in recent history;

• A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams—and how meteorologists study hurricanes to keep people safe;

• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!

This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events.