Tornadoes.
Publication Information
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2008.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Summary
"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Contents
- What is a tornado?
- First signs of a tornado
- The 2006 tornado outbreak
- Supercell storms
- Anatomy of a tornado
- Waterspouts
- Tornado alley
- The super tornado outbreak
- Tornado damage
- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999
- City disasters
- The tri-state tornado, 1925
- Around the world
- Other hazards
- Tracking and forecasting
- Storm chasers
- Tornado watch and warning
- Shelter from the storm
- Emergency services.