Color photos fill this overview of tornadoes, which describes their formation, when and where they happen, tornado measurement, and historical deadly storms; explains how to make a tornado in a bottle; and lists related books and Web sites.
As they wait out a tornado in their storm cellar, a family listens to their farmhand tell stories about the dog that was blown into his life by another tornado when he was a boy.
Discusses the formation, occurrence, and impact of tornados in the United States, with photographs and statistics on the areas that have been hit the hardest by the natural phenomana.
As the end of sixth grade nears, Jordan Johnson, unhappy that she is only average in appearance, intelligence, and athletic ability, reveals her special skills when disaster strikes her central Illinois elementary school.
After Rafael Silva is offered the opportunity to design a watering system for Plains, Kansas, he and his son, Antonio--who likes tornadoes--move into a rented farmhouse, but Antonio's interest in tornadoes changes when he experiences the real thing.
Details the atmospheric conditions that cause tornadoes to occur and outlines the damage they can cause. Discusses how to stay safe during a tornado and features full-color photographs and a glossary.
