Eye of the Storm is an engaging picturebook that provides some basic information about the formation of and devastation by hurricanes. The illustrations are colorful and bright. No photographs are included-- all illustrations are digital drawings. The text provided a good amount of detail but was written in kid-friendly language. Clarification of new terminology is provided such as "Once a hurricane makes landfall, or arrives on solid ground, it slows down." (p. 14)
The book also provided important non-fiction text elements that could be helpful in teaching research skills. A Table of Contents, headings, a short index, and additional web and print resources are included. One element I thought was missing were labels or keys for some of the illustrations. As the text described the formation and movement of hurricanes, weather symbols such as red and blue arrows were used as well as a psuedo-map of the areas near the Equator. As an adult somewhat familiar with weather symbols and knowledgeable about a world map, I was able to interpret what I saw in the illustration. However, I am none too convinced that a young reader would understand the illustration. A "Content Advisor" is listed on the title page, but otherwise no citations or references are included.
Eye of the Storm is an engaging and informative non-fiction book that I will recommend to second grade teachers at my school.
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It seems this book would be an excellent resource for our 6th graders reporting on storms. I recall a unit about this during hurricane season last fall. The color coding would be helpful for students to understand graphics.
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