"Explains the life cycle of a hurricane, and then relates what happened when famous hurricanes hit the United States and other countries around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Formatted Contents Note: Spinning and swirling -- Tropical cyclone, hurricane, or typhoon? -- How strong is it? -- Katrina's wake -- Katrina strikes the Gulf Coast -- A 4 and a 5 -- Ike and Irene -- Hunting for hurricanes -- More and more power -- Be ready! Be safe!