Pietras, Jamie.

Hurricane Katrina / Jamie Pietras. - New York : Chelsea House, c2008. - 128 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 cm. - Great historic disasters. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112-120) and index.

The "Big Easy" in crisis -- Gateway to the Mississippi -- A sitting target -- 48 hours -- An unrelenting force -- Heroes, victims, and looters -- No help in sight -- Exodus from the Gulf Coast -- Rebuilding lives and homes.

Details the events leading to and following the arrival of Hurricane Katrina along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans in 2005.

ISBN: 9780791096390 (lib. bdg. : acid-free paper) 0791096394 (lib. bdg. : acid-free paper)

LCCN: 2007036551

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Hurricane Katrina, 2005.
Hurricanes--Louisiana--New Orleans.
Disaster victims--Louisiana--New Orleans.
Disaster relief--Louisiana--New Orleans.

LC Class. No.: HV636 2005 .L8 / P54 2008