tornadoes

"In this book, young readers will learn about the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma in May of 2013"--Provided by publisher.

"On March 18, 1925, the deadliest tornado in history tore a path of destruction more than 200 miles long across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. The giant tornado demolished several towns and killed hundreds of people. Will you take shelter in your basement or try to outrun the tornado in your new Model T car? Do you stay inside your school or risk running to your church to take shelter there? Will you ignore the storm like your father says or get your family to the storm shelter before it's too late? With dozens of possible choices, YOU will need to find a way to survive the deadliest tornado ever recorded in the United States"--Provided by publisher.

What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question. Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a funnel-shaped cloud. The winds can swirl faster than 261 miles per hour! Newly revised and vetted by weather experts from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Tornadoes is an accessible introduction to this fascinating phenomenon. Using her praised combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons shares more than fifty tornado facts. . . . including how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you. Featuring simple, kid-friendly text, colorful paintings, and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called "staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.

Readers will discover the science behind tornadoes and learn how first responders aid in the coping, healing, and rebuilding of the affected communities post-disaster. Focused on 21st Century content, the SEL- (social-emotional learning) and inquiry-based sidebars encourage young readers to think, create, guess, and ask questions. Includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, bibliography, and sidebars.

Tornadoes can strike quickly nearly anywhere on Earth, unleashing deadly winds and damaging hail.

An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results.

Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. Winds can swirl up to 300 miles per hour, destroying whatever is in their path. No matter the size of a tornado, any preparation or prediction is key for survival and mitigating damage. This book gives readers the facts behind what causes tornadoes and the reality of what happens when one hits. Real-life tornadoes are shown in examples and photographs, giving readers a front row seat to some of the most destructive tornadoes ever.

Explores the science behind tornadoes, and examines how scientists study, measure, and predict them. Highlights famous tornadoes, and discusses ways to stay safe during a tornado. Includes color photographs, statistics, a timeline, activities, a glossary, and additional resources.

". . . examines the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires, using historical and current events as case studies, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the floods in China in 1931, and the eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815 . . . Science-minded STEM activities encourage middle schoolers to think like scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions, fascinating facts, links to online resource, and more encourage readers to explore the ever-evolving dynamics of th[e planet]"--Back cover.

Simple text and illustrations provide information about tornadoes, why to pay attention to warnings, and how to stay safe.