An examination of the most powerful storms on Earth includes a look at VORTEX, the leading tornado-monitoring project, shares the stories of tornado chasers, and discusses the film by Steven Spielberg and Michael Crichton
Scientists are pursuing the most destructive weatherfront to sweep through mid-America's Tornado Alley in 50 years.
Explains how tornadoes form, some of the effects they can have, and ways to stay safe.
When a tornado watch is issued one Tuesday evening in June, twelve-year-old Dan Hatch and his best friend, Arthur, don't think much of it.
"As Oklahoma braces itself for the largest storm in more than fifty years, two rival groups of scientists--"storm chasers"--Fight to be the first to launch a high-tech, life-saving tracking device...
The science of tornadoes and the making of an adventure movie.
"Learn with a parade of bright, colorful spots in this little book with a big twist!"--Back cover.
Twister's movie moved as fast as lightning, from one stunt to the next, catching Otto from all angles, to the tunes of the fast, rocking music Twister had chosen. When the movie ended, everyone in the Shore Shack was out of breath!
Twister
This book introduces the most violent storms on Earth.