The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now

By Deborah Hopkinson

Book #2 in the The Deadliest Then and Now series

A deadly hurricane strikes Galveston, testing the courage of its residents.

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208 pages· 18,297 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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In 1900, a devastating hurricane hit Galveston, Texas, catching the town unprepared. As the storm surge uprooted homes and winds felled trees, residents faced a desperate struggle for survival. This gripping narrative explores the bravery of ordinary people, the scientists who tracked the storm, and the unequal impact of the disaster. Dive into the science of hurricanes and the stories of America's deadliest storms, brought to life with vivid photographs and historical accounts. Will Galveston's spirit endure the chaos, or will the storm's fury prove too great?

From the publisher

Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at America’s deadliest hurricanes.As a hurricane gathered in the Caribbean, blue skies covered Galveston, Texas. Scientists knew a storm was coming. But none of them were able to prepare Galveston for the force of the hurricane that hit on September 8, 1900.The water from the storm surge pulled houses off their foundations, and the winds toppled telephone poles and trees like toothpicks. And amid the chaos, Galveston’s residents did all they could to rescue one another.From the meteorologists tracking the storm, to the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary bravery… from the inequitable effects of the disaster, to a focus on many of the most severe hurricanes that have struck our shores, to the science of hurricanes and weather: Acclaimed Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings voices from history to life in this fast-paced, wide-ranging narrative of the deadliest hurricanes in American history. Filled with more than 50 period photographs and illustrations, charts, facts, and pull-out boxes for eager nonfiction readers.

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