Eye of the Storm: NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code (Scientists in the Field)

Gave to my 12 year old granddaughter, looked good, she said she loved to read about weather, haven't had further feedback.

Cherrix takes readers through a drone mission with NASA, the kind of people involved and the duties they carry out during the mission, what kind of data they are hoping to find, and why it is important to better understand hurricanes.This is a well-written intro to hurricanes (aka typhoons/cyclones) and why we are trying to better understand them. Cherrix does a good job of bridging the gap between a very tech-based mission to the humans it hopes to help. Along the way, it is also a good overview of all the different kinds of meteorologically-related jobs that are out there. It's a sobering look at how harmful hurricanes can be, but also a hopeful look at what scientists are doing to try to prevent future lost lives. It seemed like a timely read as both the US and South Asia are getting pounded by powerful storms this weekend. Recommended for those who want to better understand what survivors of hurricanes/typhoons go through and those interested in meteorology.Notes on content: Lives lost to hurricanes, including some powerful personal stories and some photos of destruction and dead animals are included (nothing super gory, some bloated cows are the worst thing).

This totally engaging middle grade non-fiction book brings the world of hurricanes to life with dynamic prose and super-cool photography. Ms. Cherrix explains hurricanes from the personal, historical, political, and scientific perspective. Kids or anybody will learn a lot from this fantastic resource!

So well researched, well written and important! An important addition to a classroom science collection or purchase for a science-loving kid!

A totally fascinating and meticulously researched account of a NASA mission studying hurricanes. Beautiful photos, beautifully written. Cherrix's passion for the subject are evident on every page.