Florida Hurricanes: Inside the Storm

A dramatic, full-color, 39-page Ecoscape Kids learning book for ages 8–12. Explore how hurricanes form, the eye and eyewall, changing storm strength, hurricane categories, weather instruments, hurricane hunter aircraft, computer models, forecast projections, and the meaning and limits of the forecast cone.

Thirty topic pages explain storm surge, inland flooding, destructive winds, tornadoes, dangerous surf, watches and warnings, evacuation zones, family plans, Florida’s seven-day emergency supply guidance, home preparation, pets and accessibility, sheltering, power outages, and community recovery. Five illustrated timeline pages highlight selected storms affecting Florida from the 1921 Tampa Bay hurricane through 2024, including Andrew, Charley, Irma, Michael, Ian, Helene, and Milton.

Includes the borderless cover, introduction, linked contents, a 32-term glossary, 38 linked source references, an 82-entry alphabetical index, and PDF bookmarks. Educational illustrations are conceptual rather than photographs or live forecasts. Created by Ecoscape Kids, an initiative of Ecoscape Outdoor Services, LLC. Families should follow current official forecasts and local emergency instructions.