Woods, Michael, 1946-

Hurricanes / Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods. - Minneapolis, MN : Lerner Pub., c2007. - 64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. map ; 26 cm. - Disasters up close . - Woods, Michael, 1946- Disasters up close. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 59-61) and index.

What are hurricanes? --What causes hurricanes? -- Hurricane country -- Measuring hurricanes -- People helping people -- The future.

Explains why hurricanes occur, how we prepare for them and also examines the history of some of the most famous.

ISBN: 0822547104 9780822547105

LCCN: 2005032347

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Disaster relief.
Hurricanes.
Storms.
Disaster victims.

LC Class. No.: QC944.2 / .W66 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34/922