Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Hurricanes can tower miles high in the sky and whip winds from a distance that would stretch from New York City to Miami. A hurricane may have even been responsible for helping the United States win its independence. But did you know we're figuring out ways to battle these beastly storms? Discover extreme facts about hurricanes in this fun and kooky book"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-10 Bearport Publishing.

Grades 4-6 Bearport Publishing.