Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds the can cause massive distraction on the ground. The winds can swirl faster than 261 miles per hour!
Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.
K-Gr 3
Gibbons uses her trademark watercolor cartoon images and simple text to introduce readers to scientific information. Descriptions of tornado mechanics and creation are followed by a discussion of the Fujita Tornado Scale. Six spreads demonstrate the various levels of severity (0 to 5) and describe the wind speeds and damages typically caused by storms of each scale. Descriptions of Tornado Alley, meteorologists, warning information, and tips on what to do during a tornado follow. A spread on the Great Tri-State Tornado references human casualties. The last page includes some additional facts, including a mention about the direction that tornadoes spin, and referrals to the NOAA and Environment Canada Web sites. While Gibbons's style is appealing and accessible, the scientific nature of the information might be better served with more realistic images.-S. McClendon, Friends School of Atlanta, Decatur, GA
Anonymous
Posted August 1, 2009
My almost 5-yr. old grandson loved the book! He prefers the "Weather Channel" over cartoons! I sent this book as a surprise after visiting him and his family.
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Overview
Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds the can cause massive distraction on the ground. The winds can swirl faster than 261 miles per hour!
Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near you.