Hurricanes

This list of resources, or Pathfinder, shall be used to aid in the research of

hurricanes, or tropical cyclones. A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone
or severe tropical storm that forms in the southern Atlantic Ocean,
Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. A typical
cyclone is accompanied by thunderstorms, and in the Northern
Hemisphere, a counterclockwise circulation of winds near the earths
surface. Definition courtesy of: http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Audio Book
Freeman, G. A. (2013). The gathering wind. Hurricane Sandy,
the sailing
ship Bounty, and a courageous rescue at sea [Audio book].
New York,
NY: New American Library.
True story of survivors of Hurricane Sandy as experienced while
aboard a replica of the 18th century sailing ship called HMS

Almanac
Sloane, E. (2005). Weather almanac. Stillwater, MN: Voyageur
Press.
This almanac is filled with forecasting tips based on wind, clouds,
the moon, and other natural phenomena. Each month of the year
is related to typical weather conditions.

Dictionary
Dunlop, S. (2001). A dictionary of weather. Oxford,
UK: Oxford
University Press.
This dictionary has almost 2000 definitions pertaining to
weather, forecasting, and climate. Precise explanations and
illustrative examples are provided to enhance learning.

Online References-Websites
http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-hurricane.htm
This website uses kid-friendly words and text with color graphics,
maps, and charts to explain the science of hurricanes.

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/weather/hurricane.ht
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Chock full of fun hurricane facts and trivia geared towards kids.
Teaches about a range of information concerning tropical storms
and how they work. Information is provided about where they
form, and the difference between hurricanes, cyclones and
typhoons.
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/archive/hurricane/
Interactive website that digs into the pure science of hurricanes.
Explains how
they are created, how they move, and how dangerous they can be.
Discusses how
hurricanes are tracked, named, and how hurricane hunters perform
their jobs.

https://eo.ucar.edu/kids/dangerwx/hurricane3.htm
Kid-friendly website that provides stories, activities, and
information on how hurricanes form, how they impact society and
how they impact the environment. There is also a section on
hurricane safety.
http://www.ready.gov/kids/know-the-facts/hurricanes
Government sponsored website geared to educate children about
hurricanes,
hurricane preparedness, and hurricane safety.

Portman, M. (2012). Destructive hurricanes. New York, NY: Gareth

Stevens Pub.

Books

This
upper elementary
level weather:
book discusses
hurricanes
and how
O'Sullivan,
J. (2012). Bizarre
Howling
winds, pouring
rain,
they
are
blazing heat,
formed.
It also
how they are
named.
It names the
freezing
coldcovers
huge hurricanes,
violent
earthquakes,
tsunamis,
different
parts
of
a
tornadoes and more
hurricane,
andfury.
tells Watertown,
about historic
of nature's
MA:hurricanes.
Charlesbridge.
Armentrout,
D. (2007).
Hurricanes.
Vero Beach,
FL: Rourke
Pub.
This is a collection
of real
stories about
the incredible
weather
events that nature
produces. The stories have been culled from historic records, news
This
resource
reports
and book explains the how hurricanes build strength and
speed. It also explains how hurricanes form and develop. Some of
the other topics discussed are the parts of a hurricane, hurricane
danger zones, and a hurricanes destructive nature.
Longshore, D. (1998). Encyclopedia of hurricanes, typhoons, and
cyclones. New
York, NY: Facts on File.
The book features more several photographs and illustrations along
with historical and cultural entries. It provides information about
cyclonic systems and their science, history, and culture. Maps,
chronologies, and comments from observers of hurricanes,
typhoons, and cyclones.
Kostigen, T. (2014). Extreme weather: Surviving tornadoes,
sandstorms, hailstorms,
blizzards, hurricanes, and more! Washington, DC: National
Geographic.
Discusses the science of weather, particularly tornadoes, blizzards,
heat waves, hurricanes, and droughts. This book discusses climate
change and narrates extreme weather conditions with first-hand
accounts.

Encyclopedia
"Hurricanes." Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2011. Opposing
Viewpoints in
Context. Web. 1 Mar. 2015.
Resource defines hurricanes and explains the action of them that
causes destruction. Explains structure, movement, and recent
hurricanes. There is even a section that discusses global warming
and hurricanes.

Databases
Hurricanes. (2009). In Earth Sciences for Students. Detroit:
Macmillan Reference
USA. Retrieved March 2, 2015, from Science in Context.
This article discusses and defines several relevant terms pertaining
to hurricanes. Some of the information included is the formation of
tropical cyclones, the structure of hurricanes, damage from
hurricanes, and hurricanes in correlation to climate changes.

Environmental Issues: Essential Primary Sources (pp. 139-142).

(2006). Detroit:
Gale. Retrieved March 2, 2015, from Global Reference on the
Environment,
Energy, and Natural Resources.
This article outlines the evidence that natural, cyclic occurrences
of weather like El Nio can impact hurricane intensity. It states
that during El Nio years, when water is warmer in the Eastern
Pacific Ocean, that hurricanes become less frequent in the
Atlantic Ocean.

Video [DVD]
JWM Productions. (2005) Hurricanes & tornadoes [DVD].
Wynnewood, PA:
Schlessinger Media.

Christian, C. (2013, September 24). 8 years ago, seemingly all of

Houston
evacuated ahead of Hurricane Rita. Houston Chronicle.
Retrieved March 1,
2015, from http://www.chron.com/news/houstontexas/houston/article/8years-ago-seemingly-all-of-Houston-evacuated-4839142.php
Informative article about the events leading to and the aftermath of
the evacuation for Hurricane Rita. It also depicts the landfall of
Hurricane Rita in the shadow of fear left behind by Hurricane
Katrina.

Pittman, C. (2014, January 22). Study: Higher tides from climate

change likely to
make hurricane flooding worse. Tampa Bay Times.
Newspaper article discussing a study that was conducted over the
extremes in both high and low tides and how they are partially due
to global climate changes. It also discusses how these tides and
climate changes affect the flooding associated with a hurricane.