Hurricane!
Illustrated
by John Wallace
Simon Spotlight, 2026
Hurricanes form over the ocean and sweep across the coast. Discover how water, wind, air, and thunderstorms can merge and become a powerful hurricane.
Reviews
This engaging and educational Ready-to-Read Level One book introduces young readers to the powerful world of hurricanes. Part of the Natural Disasters series, it explains how hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and what happens as they grow stronger and move toward land. The simple text and colorful illustrations make complex weather concepts easy for beginning readers to understand. A glossary at the beginning defines vocabulary words found in bold throughout the book. Readers will learn how scientists study hurricanes and track their movement from formation to the storm’s end. A fun comparison between hurricanes and donuts helps relate shape and structure in a memorable way. The final pages include interesting facts, such as where the word hurricane came from and when the practice of naming storms began. Combining science and reading skills in a way that keeps children curious and engaged, this makes a wonderful introduction to weather and natural disasters.
— Alana Jara
