Other editions of book Mangled by a Hurricane!

Experience first hand some of the world's most destructive disasters through the eyes of the people who survived them--combining scientific explanations of the disasters along with gripping narrative descriptions, readers will learn how these survivors lived to tell their stories; each book also discusses advances in disaster prevention and safety procedures.

On August 28, 2005, Trina Peters heard some alarming newsHurricane Katrina was headed straight for her hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. Though officials recommended evacuating the city, Trina and her daughter decided to stay in their home. However, the powerful hurricane caused their house to flood, and they had to climb up on their roof to stay above the rising water. Stranded on the roof in roaring winds and pouring rain, could Trina and her daughter survive the storm? Eyewitness accounts and incredible photos bring to life the experiences of ordinary people who faced catastrophic dangerand lived to tell their stories. Kids will discover the causes and characteristics of hurricanes, and learn about efforts to rebuild and prepare for future storms. Safety tips show young readers what to do in case a hurricane strikes.