{"product_id":"hurricanes-new-updated-edition-revised","title":"Hurricanes! by Gail Gibbons (Paperback)","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhat in the world is a hurricane? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to hurricanes, with safety tips included, answers that question.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eImagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, create waves as high as eighteen feet, and change the shape of a shoreline. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this newly revised edition, vetted by weather experts, Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the concepts of hurricane formation, classification, weather preparedness, and the ever-evolving technology that helps us try to predict the behavior of these powerful storms. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExtensive updates include refined definitions for hurricane-related vocabulary, updated information about the wind speeds that define hurricane categories, information on emergency preparedness, and more. As these weather disturbances become more frequent and more powerful, \u003ci\u003eHurricanes\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect introduction for children to this important and timely topic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith her signature clear, colorful paintings and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called \"staples of any collection\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44381486153841,"sku":"9780823441792","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7578\/4305\/files\/Hurricanes_by_Gail_Gibbons_Paperback.jpg?v=1788043327","url":"https:\/\/nextchapterhomeschool.com\/products\/hurricanes-new-updated-edition-revised","provider":"Next Chapter Homeschool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}