WILD & WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY: Hurricane by Jason Chin
ABOUT THE BOOK
It’s a beautiful day on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. But while all seems calm now, a hurricane is barreling across the Atlantic, and everyone is wondering when it will hit the U.S. coast. And where.
Night and day, meteorologists use satellites to monitor the storm. Brave pilots fly directly into the tempest, dodging lightning bolts to gather crucial data. Back on the island, families board up windows, drag furniture upstairs, and stock survival kits to prepare for what may come.
From its dramatic opening, Hurricane alternates between striking maps charting the hurricane’s progress and daily life on the island.
Hurricane is at once a fascinating view into a natural disaster and a reassuring survey of the tools we use to mitigate the damage. As climate change makes hurricanes ever more destructive, this engaging and rigorous book is perfect for classrooms, and for families making their own safety plans. Jason Chin’s breathtaking artwork and clear, compelling text make Hurricane a gripping read for all ages. At the end, find even more information about hurricanes, with visual aids for deeper understanding.
REVIEW
Jason Chin has knocked it out of the park again with this beautiful book about hurricanes. While the hurricane described in the book is a fictional one, all the information about how hurricanes form and how they operate is factual. He follows the development of a hurricane through the forecasting and study of the hurricane through the response of a family living on Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Gorgeous watercolor art beautifully compliments the text. The text is organized by the days leading up to the arrival of the hurricane as well as some of the aftermath. The inclusion of diagrams helps explain the science behind hurricanes and how they are created. The back matter presents more detailed information about hurricanes along with an author's note about the research and experiences related to the creation of the book. Reading suggestions and selected sources round out the back matter. A wonderful book perfect for use in the classroom or for pleasure reading for young readers curious about these incredibly powerful storms. Highly recommended.
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