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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1 hour read
What Was Hurricane Katrina?
By Robin Koontz, Who HQ, John Hinderliter (Illustrator)
Part of the What Was . . . ? series
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans, causing widespread destruction and loss of life
4.1/5 Goodreads · 405 ratings
112 pages· 7,726 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
On August 25, 2005, a catastrophic hurricane strikes the Gulf of Mexico, leaving New Orleans submerged. As levees fail, chaos ensues, and communities face unimaginable challenges. Follow the gripping journey of survival and resilience as rescue efforts unfold and survivors share their harrowing tales. Will hope emerge from the devastation, or will the storm's fury leave a permanent scar?
From the publisher
On August 25th, 2005, one of the deadliest and most destructive hurricanes in history hit the Gulf of Mexico. High winds and rain pummeled coastal communities, including the City of New Orleans, which was left under 15 feet of water in some areas after the levees burst. Track this powerful storm from start to finish, from rescue efforts large and small to storm survivors’ tales of triumph.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 7,726
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 880L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.9
- F&P level
- ~U
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 176427
Publication
- Published
- August 11, 2015
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780448486628
- LCCN
- 2015015988
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