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.
| ISBN: | 9780448486628 |
| Publication date: | 11th August 2015 |
| Author: | Robin Koontz |
| Illustrator: | John Hinderliter |
| Publisher: | Penguin Workshop an imprint of Penguin Young Readers Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 108 pages |
| Series: | What Was? |
| Genres: |
History Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ecosystems Children’s / Teenage social topics: Accidents, disasters or emergencies |