tornadoes

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to tornados, including how they are formed, when and where they happen and more.

Provides a close-up look at tornadoes.

A young boy struggles to survive during the 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri.

"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"--Provided by the publisher.

Introduces the science behind tornadoes, including where and why tornadoes happen and how to stay safe when the sky starts to swirl.

"Offers answers to the most compelling questions [about] natural disasters and weather. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--Provided by publisher.

"A simple exploration of tornadoes, examining how these spinning storms develop, how scientists watch for them and measure their strength, and the damage 'twisters' can cause"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to the devastating forces of tornadoes, discussing how tornadoes form, how they are predicted and how to protect yourself during a tornado.

While on vacation in Tornado Alley to visit his cousins, Jeremy finds out they are storm chasers. They take him on the ride of his life, as a tornado-promising storm rolls in. However, this time the tornado may be the thing doing the chasing.

"What is it like to witness a tornado? This book looks at the Moore, El Reno, and other tornadoes, using firsthand accounts to describe events and people's experiences, providing multiple perspectives from eyewitnesses, survivors, the emergency services, scientists, and the media."--.