BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL - ESSENTIAL
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Jason Chin tracks a hurricane from off the coast of Africa to north of the Caribbean islands toward the United States, Through the perspective of a community and family on Cape Hatteras. We see how the National Hurricane Center forecasts the hurricane and predicts its track. We fly with Hurricane Hunters - Pilots who fly specially equipped weather planes right in to the storm. We also see how the residents of Cape Hatteras are preparing to weather the storm, and evacuate if necessary.
I loved how the scientific information was side-by-side with the activities of the community. What a fun way to read non-fiction, it made the science so applicable. I love how many of the illustrations of the community involve phone calls from neighbors checking on each other. A great non-fiction book about Hurricanes - both the process and the impact. Includes some interesting back matter on hurricanes, including further reading and sources.
Lisa Librarian
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