Inside Tornadoes

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet--as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Young readers will get the inside scoop on tornadoes in this electrifying volume, filled with powerful before-and-after images of storm sites. Full color.

About the author

Mary Kay Carson is the author of Wildlife Ranger Action Guide. She has written more than 50 books for young people about wildlife, space, weather, nature, and history, including six titles in the acclaimed Science in the Field series, Weather Projects for Young Scientists, and more. She has served as associate editor of Scholastic Super Science magazine and developed student and teacher guides for Audubon Adventures.
 

Summary

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet-as these dramatic photographs and gatefolds vividly reveal. Young readers will get the inside scoop on tornadoes in this electrifying volume, filled with powerful before-and-after images of storm sites. Theyll discover what makes a tornado, where they strike, and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as possible to these storms. With first-person accounts of historic storms, fascinating facts on climate change and its potential effect on tornadoes, and hands-on activities, this book will fascinate curious readers.

Product details

• Authors: Mary Kay Carson
• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.10.2010
• EAN: 9781402777813
• ISBN: 978-1-4027-7781-3
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 230 mm x 259 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 321 g
• Series: Inside (Sterling Quality); Inside; Inside (Sterling Quality)
• Subject: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment