Overview
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to tornadoes!
With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake.
Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. 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.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural wonders in this informative picture book!
Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.
Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather:
- Earthquakes
- Global Warming
- Hurricanes
- Lightning
- Storms
- Weather
- Wildfires
This book title, Tornadoes, ISBN: 9780064437912, by Seymour Simon, published by HarperCollins (April 10, 2001) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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