Simple text and photographs introduce beginning readers to hurricanes.

"Una introducci̤n a la formaci̤n, clasificaci̤n, preparaci̤n clim̀tica y la tecnolog̕a en constante evoluci̤n de los huracanes que nos ayuda a intentar predecir el comportamiento de estas poderosas tormentas"-- $c Proporcionado por el editor.

"This title provides readers with a solid understanding of what a hurricane is and how it forms. It also provides information about how meteorologists track storms and the instruments they use to study and collect data about them. Readers will be blown away by the fascinating text, supported by full-color photographs and an eye-catching design"--Provided by the publisher.

Describes the ways in which technology is being used to study hurricanes in order to predict both the timing and strength of these storms, focusing on NASA's Hurricane and Severe Storm Sentinel mission (HS3) mission that uses drone technology.

Discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems help keep people safe.

"What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth's geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it's like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized...