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Hurricanes
In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. With powerful wind gusts, many inches of rain, and a deadly storm surge, the massive hurricane flooded large swaths of New Orleans. The authors examine with step-by-step detail how these natural disasters develop, the scientific methods used to track and predict them, and the measures families should take to protect themselves.
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The Science Behind Natural Disasters series contains good Earth science content for readers in grades 3 through 12. It provides context for current events, makes textbook lessons more relevant, and encourages students to develop better informational reading skills.
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