All about tornadoes : discovering Earth's strongest winds /
"This book shows readers the awesome power of tornadoes"--
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Published: |
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc.,
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Publisher Address: | New York : |
Publication Dates: | 2022. |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
Edition: | First edition. |
Series: |
A true book
Natural disaster! |
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Summary: |
"This book shows readers the awesome power of tornadoes"-- |
Carrier Form: | 48 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 22 cm. |
Audience: |
Ages 8-10. Grades 4-6. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9781338769623 1338769626 9781338769586 1338769588 |
Index Number: | QC955 |
CLC: | P445-49 |
Call Number: | P445-49/C891 |
Contents: | 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: Chasing tornadoes: How do meteorologists get up close to the storms? -- 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. |