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| Hurricanes! By: Gail Gibbons Genre: Nonfiction Ages: 4-8 |
Theme:
Hurricanes are tropical storms that occur where it is warm. Hurricanes gather heat and energy through contact with warm ocean waters. These storms can be very dangerous and even deadly. We can take action and prevent ourselves from getting hurt from these storms.
About the author:
Gail Gibbons has been writing books ever since she was a little girl. She started her career doing artwork for a children's television show. She has now written and illustrated over 135 children's books. When writing non fiction texts she travels to various countries to do research. She is famous for her non fiction science works!
Pre-reading activity:
Students watch a brain pop video on hurricanes. Discuss what they saw and heard.
Post-reading activity:
Students draw and label their own hurricane emergency kit. Students share their drawings and discuss how the items can help them if their was a hurricane.
Source used:
http://www.gailgibbons.com/index.htm
This book looks very interesting...I love learning about weather but it is important for kids to know what sort of precautions they need to take when severe weather hits--especially with hurricanes since the southern half of our country so frequently is troubled by them. I wonder if the story is written in a typical non-fiction format, or if it sort of tells a story about someone who has experienced hurricane-like weather? Anyhow, sounds like a great book for a weather unit!
ReplyDeleteAndrea- This is a great book for a weather unit! To answer your question, it is written in a typical non-fiction format but it is not overwhelming for children. There is alot of information that kids will enjoy learning!
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