All about Tornadoes (a True Book: Natural Disasters) (True Books: American History (Hardcover))

Description

Discover the causes--and consequences--of tornadoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers! Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns. Inside you'll find: - How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history - A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams--and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe - Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you! ABOUT THIS SERIES: This new set in the ongoing A TRUE BOOK series will answer all of kids' questions about nature's most dangerous and destructive disasters! With an engaging layout, and spectacular photos, illustrations, diagrams and infographics, the past, present and future of extreme phenomenon happening on Earth will be explained. Readers will discover causes and consequences, as well as the cutting-edge science developed through the centuries to forecast them. First-hand accounts will bring science to life, and a special section will teach kids how to prepare for these extreme events. Review: Lots of interesting facts - My son is obsessed with tornadoes. This book has been well loved and read almost every night by him. Review: If your kiddos are curious.... - This is a semi-indepth book on tornados. Descriptive, yet not enough to frighten children, it was enough to satisfy a just-turned 4 year old who is obsessed with tornados! Filled with pictures and short writings about the tornados in certain areas, damage done, how they begin...what one would expect. This is a paperback book. If you are wanting a more informative independent book, I would pass this one up, but it is good for a beginning book.