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Cherrix, Amy

Eye of the Storm: NASA, Drones, and the Race to Crack the Hurricane Code

73 pp. | Houghton | April, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-0-544-41165-4 $18.99

(2) 4-6 Scientists in the Field series. Cherrix introduces and personalizes the work of scientists on Wallops Island, Virginia, trying to understand and forecast a storm's intensity to offer maximum time for residents to evacuate. The text provides clear and informative background; biographical information on a variety of scientists, ranging from meteorologists to aeronautical engineers, creates a number of entry points for potential readers. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2017