Hurricane Watch
Hurricane Watch by Melissa Stewart, published by HarperCollins on June 9, 2015, is an illustrated book designed for young readers. This 40-page work provides an informative exploration of hurricanes, detailing how these powerful storms form and how scientists monitor their movements. The engaging text is complemented by colorful illustrations from Taia Morley, making complex scientific concepts accessible to children.
Readers will discover fascinating facts about weather and disasters, along with practical safety tips for hurricane preparedness. The book includes a “Find Out More” section featuring an activity on air pressure, web research prompts, and a glossary of relevant vocabulary. As a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out title, Hurricane Watch aligns with the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Next Generation Science Standards, making it suitable for primary grade students interested in science and nature.
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Winds whip. Waves crash. Rain pours down. A superstorm moves across the ocean and gets closer and closer to land. Hurricane watch! Read and find out how hurricanes form, how scientists track the storms, and what you can do to keep yourself safe if one strikes. With colorful illustrations from Taia Morley and engaging text from Melissa Stewart, Hurricane Watch is a look into a powerful natural disaster.
Perfect for budding meteorologists, and recognized as an Outstanding Science Trade Book by the National Science Teachers Association, Hurricane Watch is bursting with fascinating facts paired with engaging visuals and diagrams. This picture book also includes a Find Out More section with an activity on air pressure, web research prompts, and a glossary of storm and weather vocabulary. Both text and artwork were vetted by Dr. William J. Brennan of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for accuracy.
This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Next Generation Science Standards.
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