{"product_id":"hurricane-hardcover-3","title":"Hurricane - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJason Chin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaldecott and Sibert Medalist Jason Chin charts the thrilling saga of an island community's brush with a category three hurricane, and the cutting-edge science that helps them prepare.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt'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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNight 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom its dramatic opening, \u003ci\u003eHurricane\u003c\/i\u003e alternates between striking maps charting the hurricane's progress and daily life on the island. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHurricane\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJason Chin, winner of the Caldecott Medal for \u003ci\u003eWatercress\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Andrea Wang) and the Sibert Medal for \u003ci\u003eLife After Whale\u003c\/i\u003e (written by Lynn Brunelle) combines breathtaking artwork and clear, compelling text to make \u003ci\u003eHurricane \u003c\/i\u003ea gripping read for all ages. At the end, find even more information about hurricanes, with visual aids for deeper understanding.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJason Chin\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books. He is a winner of the Caldecott Medal for his illustrations in Andrea Wang's \u003ci\u003eWatercress\u003c\/i\u003e, a Newbery Honor book and APALA award winner; and with author Lynn Brunelle, the Sibert Medal, for \u003ci\u003eLife After Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall\u003c\/i\u003e. His book \u003ci\u003eGrand Canyon\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded a Caldecott Honor, a Sibert Honor, and the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award. His other acclaimed nonfiction titles, including \u003ci\u003eCoral Reefs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRedwoods\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGravity\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIsland: A Story of the Galapagos\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eYour Place in the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Universe in You\u003c\/i\u003e, have received numerous starred reviews and other accolades. He lives in Vermont with his wife and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 11.2 x 9.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 06, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154483904575,"sku":"9780823458493","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/On3osrKXLT9780823458493.webp?v=1776957185","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/hurricane-hardcover-3","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}