What Are Tornadoes?

by Mari Schuh

Overview

A spinning column of air reaches down from a thunderstorm. As it touches the ground, a tornado is formed. Tornadoes can travel more than 60 miles per hour, and they destroy everything in their path. Find out how to prepare and stay safe when a tornado is heading your way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977105455
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Series:	Wicked Weather
Pages:	24
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Mari Schuh's love of reading began with cereal boxes at the kitchen table. Today, she is the author of hundreds of nonfiction books for beginning readers, covering topics from tomatoes to tornadoes. Mari lives in the Midwest with her husband and their super sassy house rabbit. Learn more about her at marischuh.com.

Table of Contents

What is a tornado? — Staying safe — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Critical thinking questions — Index.

Interviews

The Wicked Weather set is the perfect introduction to natural disasters and wild weather. This set is expertly leveled at 1.0 ATOS or lower for readers K to 1. The popular topic of weather will fit perfectly in any classroom or library. Large, engaging photos assist readers in content comprehension. Readers will not only learn how weather occurs but also how to stay safe.