What Was Hurricane Katrina?

Part of What Was?

Illustrated by John Hinderliter
$6.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
On sale Aug 11, 2015 | 9780698412408
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 880L | Fountas & Pinnell U
Sales rights: World
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.

Monday, August 29, 2005

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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.

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Monday, August 29, 2005