Hurricanes

Hurricanes often dominate the nightly news during August and September when some of the biggest hit the southeastern United States each year. However, hurricane season for the Western Hemisphere is officially June to November. So, what causes these huge, often destructive storms? That’s what this book answers for readers! Written with struggling or reluctant readers in mind, the main text is succinct, accessible, and paired with fact boxes and full-color photographs that directly correlate to aid in comprehension. Diagrams and maps drive home key Earth Science concepts and offer a clear review of the topic.