A perfect book to teach kids what hurricanes are, and how to prepare for them! Hurricanes are violent storms with high winds and a lot of rain. Experts say climate change is making them even more intense. Discover why hurricanes happen, how they are measured, and how we can prepare for them in Hurricanes, a perfect first introduction to the topic for young readers. ABOUT THIS SERIES: In the era of climate change, wild weather events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and blizzards are becoming more frequent and more destructive. Now more than ever, education around these topics is essential. Using age-appropriate language and easy-to-understand science, the books in this series will offer a first exploration of different wild weather events that can be unleashed on Earth: why they happen, how they are measured, and how we can prepare for them. Illustrated with arresting full-color photography and sprinkled with fascinating facts.