Hurricanes / by Carla Mooney.
"Hurricanes introduces readers to these windy coastal storms. Readers will learn about how and why hurricanes happen, predicting and preparing for hurricanes, and the effects of hurricanes. The book explores how climate change affects these storms and describes key hurricanes in history. Features include infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781098296049
- ISBN: 1098296044
- Physical Description: 128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), colour maps, photographs (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
- Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Early Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference, [2025]
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 127) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- How hurricanes work -- Predicting hurricanes -- The effects of hurricanes -- Staying safe from hurricanes -- Hurricanes and climate change -- Hurricane Katrina -- Hurricane Sandy -- Super typhoon Haiyan.
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- Hurricanes > Juvenile literature.
Severe storms > Juvenile literature.
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- Informational works.
Illustrated works.
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Available copies
- 2 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J551.55 MOO (Text) | 36015000735031 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/11/2026 |
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Summary:
"Hurricanes introduces readers to these windy coastal storms. Readers will learn about how and why hurricanes happen, predicting and preparing for hurricanes, and the effects of hurricanes. The book explores how climate change affects these storms and describes key hurricanes in history. Features include infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
