All about tornadoes : discovering Earth's strongest winds /
by Cody Crane.
- First edition.
- 48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
- A true book: natural disaster! .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Blown Away -- Terrible twisters : what weather conditions are needed for tornadoes to form -- Touchdown hot spots : where and when do most tornadoes happen on Earth? -- Tornado trackers : how do scientists track and study tornadoes? -- The BIG truth : what are storm chasers? -- Tragedy strikes : what were some of the most dangerous tornadoes to strike in recent years? -- Staying safe : what should people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? -- Think like a scientist -- Make a tornado in a jar -- True statistics.
"This book shows readers the awesome power of tornadoes"--
Ages 8-10. Scholastic Inc. Grades 4-6. Scholastic Inc.