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In Hurricanes, early fluent readers learn about the conditions that turn a thunderstorm into a full-blown hurricane. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest hurricanes and how to stay safe in hurricane conditions. An infographic illustrates where hurricanes most often form, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about hurricanes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Hurricanes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Hurricanes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.
About the Author
From a young age, Cari made up stories. One of her favorite places to make up stories was on her grandpa and grandma's farm in southern Minnesota. There, she would find a quiet little spot in the corn field, or on a swing and let her imagination wander. Cari has lived in Minnesota, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. She now resides in Evergreen, Colorado with her husband, John, their four boys, two horses, and a very energetic runaway dog named Koki.Cari loves to visit libraries and schools and talk about the power of the imagination and the joy of reading.Besides writing and reading, Cari enjoys running, skiing, riding horses, yoga, and playing with Playmobil toys. Contact information: email Cari at mice2tiny@aol.com. She would love to hear from you. [Pronunciation guide: Cari (cuh-rye) Meister (my-stir) ]Photo Credit: Steve Henke Copyright 2010
