Hurricane and Typhoon Alert (Disaster Alert!)

Features the science behind these massive tropical storms and how societies around the world cope with their ferocity, covering topics such as the phases of a hurricane’s formation and how they are named, famous hurricanes and their paths of destruction, and the technology used to forecast hurricanes and save lives. Simultaneous.

Grade 4-6–Information on natural phenomena for general-interest readers and report writers. On two-page spreads, the disaster is defined, early beliefs and myths about the phenomenon are discussed, causes examined, and types described. In addition, well-known occurrences in history are noted. Scientific advances in understanding and predicting the disasters are emphasized and tips on staying safe are offered. Each book ends with a related experiment (creating a volcano, duplicating a tornado's winds using a sealed jar filled with water and a few buttons or beads, etc.). Starting with the covers, the books contain many dramatic photographs as well as a number of diagrams, illustrations, and reproductions that are likely to attract youngsters. Layouts feature bordered pages, jagged-edged side boxes, colorful headings, and a variety of fonts. The "Natural Disasters" series (Chelsea House) covers the same information in a similar format. Seymour Simon has written a number of titles on natural phenomena for this audience, illustrated with stunning photos. These series titles will fit the bill in collections where the demand for information is high.–Ann Joslin, formerly at Erie County Public Library, PA