Hurricanes introduces readers to these windy coastal storms. Readers will learn about how and why hurricanes happen, predicting and preparing for hurricanes, and the effects of hurricanes. The book explores how climate change affects these storms and describes key hurricanes in history. Features include infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.