Describes how hurricanes are formed, how they are measured, the harmful and beneficial effects of these storms, and their impact on humans, animals, and plants.

What is a hurricane? -- Where do hurricanes happen? -- What makes the wind blow? -- Why do hurricanes happen? -- Measuring hurricanes? -- Harmful hurricanes 1 -- Harmful hurricanes 2 -- Helpful hurricanes -- Getting ready -- Coping with hurricanes (humans) -- Coping with hurricanes (animals) -- Coping with hurricanes (plants) -- To the rescue.