Hurricanes

Hurricanes is an English nonfiction reader written for students in grades 3–5, ages 7–13. This high-interest text explains how hurricanes form, their structure, measurement scales, effects on land, and safety precautions. With clear language, diagrams, and vivid illustrations, it helps young learners grasp complex meteorological concepts in an accessible way. Teachers and parents can use this book as part of science units, weather lessons, or summer reading to deepen students’ understanding of extreme weather phenomena.

• Describes hurricane formation, anatomy, and classification systems
• Explores impacts of wind, storm surge, and flooding on communities
• Shows how meteorologists track and predict hurricane paths
• Reinforces science vocabulary and critical-thinking through diagrams
• Ideal for use in science centers, guided reading, classroom units, and at-home support