Hurricane Katrina |
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| Author:
| Pietras, Jamie |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7910-9639-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2008 |
| Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Chelsea House |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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On August 29, 2005, the tropical hurricane known as ""Katrina"" made landfall at an area just 70 miles to the southeast of New Orleans, tearing the roofs off of buildings and tossing boats like confetti. This work explains how the disaster stands among the worst in United States history, killing more than 1,600 people, and destroying 200,000 homes.
On August 29, 2005, the tropical hurricane known as ""Katrina"" made landfall at an area just 70 miles to the southeast of New Orleans, tearing the roofs off of buildings and tossing boats like confetti. This work explains how the disaster stands among the worst in United States history, killing more than 1,600 people, and destroying 200,000 homes.