Informative book that answers all your questions about tornadoes. In this age of extreme weather, Gibbons explains how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you. Tornadoes are funnel-shaped clouds that can cause massive destruction on the ground, with winds swirling faster than 260 miles per hour! Using her acclaimed combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gibbons provides valuable insights into these powerful natural phenomena. ( )

grades 2-3
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This book teaches a lot of facts about tornadoes and includes pictures to help the reader understand.
Ages 6-7
Source Pierce County Library ( )

Age: 4-8y

Tornadoes! provides detailed information on how tornadoes are formed, how they are classified, where they most commonly appear, and what to do if you find out one is approaching. I found this book to be very informative and it used a kid friendly language. Being from New Orleans, we do not see many tornadoes around here. The book provided excellent detail about how to spot a tornado and stay safe. It also showed the mass destruction one tornado can do. After reading the book, I feel very prepared if I am ever out of the state and I see a tornado approaching. I think this book would be a good addition to a science lesson on weather. ( )