Download or read book Tornado written by Judith Bloom Fradin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains first-hand accounts of tornadoes in the United States, explains why and how tornadoes happen, and discusses ways to stay safe.
Download or read book Tornado written by Judith Bloom Fradin and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains first-hand accounts of tornadoes in the United States, explains why and how tornadoes happen, and discusses ways to stay safe.
Download or read book Tornadoes New Edition written by Gail Gibbons and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Twisting Up a Storm written by Cheryl Duksta and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the destruction tornadoes can cause, how they form, how they are tracked, and why people chase them. Suggested level: primary.
Download or read book Twisting Tornadoes written by CHARLOTTE. TAYLOR and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Twisted by Tornadoes written by Elizabeth Krajnik and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whenever a twister catches the eye, a feeling of foreboding sets into the beholder. 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 exciting, 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. Amazing photographs highlight the beauty and danger of tornadoes and STEM topics are featured throughout.
Download or read book Tornado A Twisting Tale of Survival written by Thomas Kingsley Troupe and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tony and his twin sister Andie are four-wheeling in the woods near their family cabin, when they are caught in a violent thunderstorm--then the sky turns really dark, and they realize a monster tornado is on their tail, and suddenly they are not sure whether it is safer to keep running, or find some place to seek shelter.
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Betsy Rathburn and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dark clouds form overhead. Strong winds blow debris across the yard, and a loud, droning siren pierces the air. Time to seek shelter: a tornado has been spotted! This low-level title introduces readers to the power of tornadoes, including engaging text and photos to show the destructive strength of these natural disasters. Special features including a Tornado Alley map, a tornado formation diagram, and an Enhanced Fujita scale will blow readers away!
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Grace Hansen and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2016-08 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provide young readers with a better understanding of what causes these weather events and how to stay safe should a dangerous situation arise. With simple text and large, outstanding photos, readers will not only be informed, but also gain an appreciation of these awesome phenomenons.
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Tamra B. Orr and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens to the environment when a tornadoe occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.
Download or read book Detecting Tornadoes written by Marne Ventura and published by North Star Editions, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines how scientists study tornadoes. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, a disaster preparedness checklist, and a "How It Works" feature, this book provides an exciting look at the science of disaster detection.
Download or read book What Is a Tornado written by Robin Johnson and published by Severe Weather Close-Up. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornados called "twisters"? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down
Download or read book The Science of a Tornado written by Linda Cernak and published by Cherry Lake. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.
Download or read book Tornado written by Stephen Kramer and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 1997-05-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the formation, different types, and study of tornadoes.
Download or read book What Makes a Tornado Twist written by Mary Kay Carson and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2014 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Whatever the weather question a child has--from sunshine to storms or snow--the fascinating answers are right here! "--
Download or read book Erased by a Tornado written by Jessica Rudolph and published by Bearport Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the causes and characteristics of tornadoes and scientific advances in storm prediction.
Download or read book Tornadoes written by Seymour Simon and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this updated and revised edition of Tornadoes, award-winning science writer Seymour Simon gives readers an in-depth look at these captivating and powerful storms through fascinating facts and stunning full-color photographs. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind. This updated edition includes: author’s note stunning full-color photographs glossary index a list of websites and additional reading sources Supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
