Includes bibliographical references and index.

Storm Names Vary Around the World -- Birth of a Hurricane -- The Where and When of Hurricanes -- Hurricane Tech and Tools -- Government Hurricane Warnings Help -- Weather Watchers Keep People Safe -- Hurricane Winds Leave Destruction -- Hurricanes Cost Money -- Picking Up the Pieces After the Storm -- There Are Ways to Prepare for a Hurricane -- Preventing Destruction Takes Planning -- Will Hurricanes Be Worse in the Future? -- Staying Safe in a Hurricane, Cyclone, or Typhoon -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.

"Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons in 12 in-depth chapters that include the Coriolis effect, hurricane seasons, tracking, and preparedness. Includes safety tips, statistics, sidebars, and critical thinking questions, plus editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"--

Ages 10-13 12-Story Library.

Grades 4-6 12-Story Library.