tornadoes

Provides basic information about tornadoes, the damage they cause, and how to stay safe.

"Natural disasters like tornadoes destroy, devastate, and alter people's lives forever. Some people chase tornadoes for scientific purposes, while others just want the thrill of facing a twister's dangers. In this book, readers are introduced to the science behind tornadoes and to the people who have risked their lives to help us understand more about them"--Provided by the publisher.

In 2011, eleven year old Dexter is thrilled to have the opportunity to go storm chasing with Dr. Norman Gage, but when the tornado they are following changes direction, Dexter's bravery is about to be tested.

Wyatt Anderson isn't thrilled that his priss cousin, Alison, has come to visit his Oklahoma ranch. Or that she's tagging along on the fishing trip he's been looking forward to forever. But it turns out Wyatt has bigger problems to deal with when a pair of dueling tornadoes lock the prairie in their sights.

Outlines the characteristics of a tornado and examines how this type of weather forms.

"The story of Greensburg, Kansas, a town that rebuilt completely green after a deadly tornado"--.

Simple text discusses tornadoes, how they form, and safety measures during a tornado. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and sources of more information.

A twister strikes Farmer Brown's farm and mixes the animals all up, so that the cows oinked, sheep clucked, hens brayed, and his hound neighed.

Offers information on tornadoes, including what causes them, their effects, and how to stay safe during a tornado. Also lists some of the worst tornadoes on record, and discusses how storm chasers and scientists learn about tornadoes.

Text and illustrations explore the differences between these two types of weather events, examining where they form, how they form and what they can cause.