Freddy the Frogcaster and the Terrible Tornado

by Janice Dean

Overview

Get ready for a whirlwind of adventure with Freddy the Frogcaster when a famous storm chaser visits Lilypad!

In her fourth book, well-known meteorologist Janice Dean tackles some scary weather. Freddy the Frogcaster is faced with one of the most ferocious and devastating kinds of weather: the tornado.

Young readers will learn all about how big storms occur and produce some of nature's most destructive weather. Chock-full of storm science lessons in the back, children and adults alike will learn valuable life-saving information.

As Freddy reminds us, please be prepared and know what to do and where to go when the next bad storm comes your way!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621574699
Publisher:	Skyhorse Publishing
Publication date:	04/25/2016
Series:	Freddy the Frogcaster Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	344,458
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Janice Dean is the senior meteorologist for the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. Dean joined FNC in January of 2004, reporting on some of the biggest weather stories in history such as Hurricane Katrina, and more recently, the Moore and El Reno 2013 tornadoes in Oklahoma. She also led the coverage on FNC of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Janice is a member of the American Meteorological Society and was awarded the AMS Seal of Approval in 2009.

Many viewers know Janice as "Janice Dean the Weather Machine," a nickname that was given to her by Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith when he introduced her on his show Studio B.

Janice resides in New York with her husband and two sons.

Editorial Reviews

"A MUST READ for any child that has expressed interest in weather or science. Period."
—Dr. Marshall Shepherd, former President of AMS, Host of Wx Geeks , and Professor at the University of Georgia

"I wish Janice Dean had written this book when my sister and I worried every summer afternoon about tornadoes on the eastern plains of Colorado. Janice has a way of informing without scaring, and the illustrations are fun for kids and adults alike."
—Dana Perino, Co-Host of Fox News Channel’s The Five and former White House Press Secretary for President George W. Bush

"Freddy the Frogcaster does it again! My kids and I love how Janice Dean paints the atmospheric adventure while teaching us how to be weather prepared."
—Bob Van Dillen, Meteorologist for HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade

"Freddy's a treat and a warm, well-weathered soul! Thank you Janice, for keeping the forecast real AND really fun to learn about!"
—Neil Cavuto, Senior Vice President, Managing Editor, and Anchor for Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network; Anchor of FNC’s Your World and Cavuto on Business and FBN’s Cavuto

"Children interested in weather will love reading about Freddy and the Terrible Tornado. Janice has done a superb job; it is a fun read, teaches science, and gives comfort knowing you will be safe during a tornado if you understand severe weather safety."
—James Spann, Chief Meteorologist for ABC 33/40, AMS CBM Recipient, past NWA Broadcaster of the Year, and Host of the podcast WeatherBrains

"In a lighthearted yet informative way, Freddy the Frogcaster shows us what the moments before severe weather strikes are like for meteorologists and emergency personnel. I’d like to take a ride in the Tadmobile!"
—Dr. Reed Timmer, Storm Chaser and Meteorologist

From the Publisher

2016-04-13
Freddy the Frogcaster learns about tornadoes.Aspiring meteorologist Freddy has been practicing his weather forecasting. Every weekend he visits Frog News Network to rehearse in front of the cameras. When his weather models predict strong storms, he lets Sally Croaker and Polly Woggins, frogcasters who work for FNN, know what is coming. With the possibility of tornadoes in the near future for the town of Lilypad, Tad Polar, famous storm chaser, comes to town—and he takes Freddy with him in his specially equipped storm-chasing van. They see a tornado and let the local news teams know. The storm is scary, and it does some damage, but everyone survives thanks to Freddy and Tad. Dean's fourth Freddy the Frogcaster title packs a lot of information on tornado formation and tornado safety into a thin story. The clear, simple language of the story and the seven pages of illustrated aftermatter make this a worthy addition to larger library collections. With Cox's bright, expressive illustrations of bug-eyed, gape-mouthed frogs, it may even allay some storm fears.Best read for its informational content. (Picture book. 5-8)

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