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Hurricane readiness / Rachel Seigel.

Seigel, Rachel, (author.).

Summary:

"We cannot prevent hurricanes, but we can try to minimize their impact on humans. This detailed book examines what scientists know about hurricanes, how we can predict them, and how we learn from each event. By studying the destruction they cause, scientists and engineers continue to come up with new and improved technologies to predict severe weather and better protect cities, buildings, and people. Case studies and brief bios of key scientists and organizations highlight the information"-- Provided by publisher

Record details

  • ISBN: 0778765229
  • ISBN: 0778765288
  • ISBN: 9780778765226
  • ISBN: 9780778765288
  • Physical Description: 48 pages : color photographs ; 26 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Crabtree Publishing Company, [2020]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: Hurricanes and disasters -- The science behind hurricanes -- Studying disasters -- Meeting the challenge -- Facing future disasters -- Building resilience -- Conclusion and critical thinking questions
Target Audience Note:
Middle grade
1140L Lexile

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Jacksonville Main Library J551.552 SEI (Text) 36015000379673 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/07/2026
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Sneads Ferry Branch Library J551.552 SEI (Text) 36015000379798 Juvenile Nonfiction Checked out 08/13/2026
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