Hurricane "The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane (マジック・スクール・バス：ハリケーンのなかへ)" is a children's science picture book published in 1995, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen. As one of the popular "Magic School Bus" series, it provides an enjoyable way to learn about the mechanisms of hurricanes. Key Information • Author: Joanna Cole • Illustrator: Bruce Degen • First Edition: 1995 (Scholastic) • Series: The Magic School Bus • Target Age: Lower to Middle Elementary School Synopsis and Themes The story begins with Ms. Frizzle's class learning about hurricanes in a meteorology lesson, and they jump into the storm with the school bus. The children experience and observe cloud formation, wind strength, changes in air pressure, and how storms develop. Through the story, scientific knowledge is combined with storytelling and humor. Learning Elements and Features This work clearly introduces the basics of meteorological phenomena and is widely used as educational material to foster interest in science education. It features the series' unique multi-layered information structure, such as sidebars and letter-format annotations. It also has high educational value in promoting understanding of natural disasters.