The Deadliest Hurricanes Then and Now (The Deadliest #2, Scholastic Focus) (2) Hardcover – February 1, 2022 by Deborah Hopkinson

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Author: Hopkinson Deborah

Package Dimensions: 0x210x788

Number Of Pages: 208

Release Date: 01-02-2022

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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.

Review

Praise for We Had to Be Brave: Escaping the Nazis on the Kindertransport:
A Sydney Taylor Notable Book

* “Historical context, personal stories, and letters are seamlessly integrated in this history of frightened refugee children in a new land and their brave parents’ making ‘the heart-wrenching decision’ to send their children away with strangers to a foreign country. Well-crafted, accessible, and essential.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“[A] moving tribute to the organizers of the Kindertransport and to the courage of the children involved. Generously illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the book is extremely well researched and a valuable contribution to Holocaust literature.” — Booklist

Praise for D-Day: The WWII Invasion that Changed History:
* “Hopkinson has compiled a comprehensive and absorbing overview… this insightful title, chock-full of primary sources, is a strong purchase.” — School Library Journal, starred review
“Hopkinson is particularly adept at directing attention to the stories behind the heroic stories.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“How does an author sequentially chronicle multiple, rapidly developing, and simultaneous events and maintain not just coherence, but suspense? Hopkinson employs her signature kaleidoscopic style effectively here: synthesizing complex events into a compelling narrative arc, and sampling myriad voices to add texture and color to the story, while never losing sight of the bigger picture.” — The Horn Book
“Such major figures as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Omar Bradley get plenty of attention, but more is given to the experiences of the soldiers who waded ashore under fire or parachuted behind enemy lines. Hopkinson weaves their personal accounts with those of observations by Ernie Pyle and others to bring the invasion vividly to life… An attractively packaged, engrossing history that will appeal to readers fascinated with military strategy.” — Kirkus Reviews
“With thoroughness and clarity, this title brings D-Day into focus by breaking it down into components and focusing on human voices and perspectives… provides a wealth of information clearly presented alongside many black and white photos, resulting in an engaging read even for those who may not be interested in a book about military history. The complexity of the historical task undertaken, the challenges of the terrain, and the courage required of those involved is conveyed by the author without hyperbole and by allowing the participants to tell their own stories. Highly Recommended.” — School Library Connection

Praise for Dive! World War II Stories of Sailors & Submarines in the Pacific:
* “Hopkinson crafts a gripping narrative… Fascinating World War II history fo