Discusses the nature, causes, and dangers of tornadoes, tornadoes of the past, and ways to survive them.
With the clear, concise style he is noted for, Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down.
In Chasing the Storm, you'll meet real storm chasers and meteorologists, hear their stories, and discover how they do their work.
Presents information about tornadoes and the damage that they can cause, with facts, scientific explanations, photographs, first-person accounts, and historical reports of deadly tornadoes.
Describes how and why tornadoes happen, the damage they can cause, and some of the most destructive tornadoes of the past.
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.
"Provides comprehensive information on the process of tornadoes forming"--Provided by publisher.
Examines the nature of tornadoes, how they are formed, what they look like, and how they are measured, and describes four devastating tornadoes from the past.
In this addition to the critically-acclaimed Scientist in the Field series, scientist Robin Tanamachi and her team are trying to come up with a way to predict tornadoes with even greater accuracy, and save countless lives across America's ...
"Discusses the science behind tornadoes, including how and where they form, the scientific methods to track and predict them, and tornado safety tips"--Provided by publisher.
Tornadoes are unstoppable forces of nature. In this title, readers will learn why tornadoes occur, how tornadoes are classified, and how to survive a tornado.