Provides early readers with an illustrated and informative explanation about tornadoes and the environmental forces involved in their creation.
Discover the power of Mother Nature through rich content, including photographs and supporting graphics. Some books feature a lab activity as well!
This jam-packed science resource makes learning about nature's fury interesting!
When I called Don Burgess , the operator of NSSL's Doppler radar , from our car phone , he informed me that where we were witnessing a tornado , there was no mesocyclone and hardly any storm ! Instead , the radar showed what appeared to ...
You will help yourchances of surviving a tornado if you know what During a tornado. the best place to go is in a storm shelter, or cellar. If you don't have a storm shelter or cellar, go to the basement. If there you find your spot, ...
With dramatic images and first-hand survivor stories - plus the latest facts and figures - this series takes you up close with the world's most devastating disasters.
This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary index a list of websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, ...
Explains how tornaodes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster.
Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado.
Describes how and why tornadoes happen, the damage they can cause, and some of the most destructive tornadoes of the past.
An introduction to the storms sometimes known as twisters, including how and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst tornadoes in recorded history.
An introduction to the science behind and devastation caused by tornadoes.
Tornadoes are a menace to large sections of the United States. Learn how they form, which ones have caused the most damage, and how people in vulnerable areas can protect themselves from these violent storms.
Provide young readers with a better understanding of what causes these weather events and how to stay safe should a dangerous situation arise.
Time to seek shelter: a tornado has been spotted! This low-level title introduces readers to the power of tornadoes, including engaging text and photos to show the destructive strength of these natural disasters.
The Devastating Disasters series captures readers' attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology failure to destructive weather.
With the clear, concise style he is noted for, Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down.
"Discusses the science behind tornadoes, including how and where they form, the scientific methods to track and predict them, and tornado safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado.
Describes how tornados form and are measured, and presents stories of tornados occurring in the United States and Canada, including the night of twenty tornadoes in Oklahoma City.