Simple text and photographs introduce learning readers to tornadoes, discussing how tornadoes happen and the dangers they pose to people. Includes a glossary.
Alternates between the detective work of middle-schooler Jesse and her new friend, Springer, after her father is accused of stealing, and post-tornado rescue efforts of Jesse and her Pomeranian, Sam-Sam.
After tornadoes demolish Newfoundland, Ohio, Ellie, seventeen, is haunted by ghosts of the dead, as well as survivors struggling to cope, but a chance encounter shows her how to free the lingering spirits.
Investigates the nature of tornadoes, discussing how tornadoes form, showcasing the damage they can cause through an exploration of several real tornadoes in history, and offers safety advice if one should find oneself in the path of a tornado. Includes a glossary.
After a small tornado hits Selinsgrove during a night time thunderstorm, Hilde and her sister/photographer Izzy wake up to find fish flopping all over Orange Street, and they set out to document the path of minor destruction for their newspaper--and solve the mystery of where the fish came from.
"Tornadoes are some of the most dangerous forces of nature on Earth. With winds that swirl at up to 300 miles per hour, these incredible storms can destroy whatever is in their path. In this ... fact-filled book, students will learn how scientists predict and measure tornadoes. Readers will learn how people prepare for tornadoes and how they stay safe during and after one of these powerful storms hits."--Publisher.
"Did you know you can make your own tornado in a bottle? This book shows you how! Using simple materials and easy step-by-step instructions, young readers can explore the science behind this fun project."--Publisher.
A scientist is determined to discover a better way of predicting tornadoes with a device that shoots thousands of little trackers into the eye of the storm. Trouble is, getting it there is very dangerous.
