Newly revised and vetted by weather experts, this informational introduction to tornadoes provides more than 50 tornado facts, including how they form, the scale used for classifying them and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you.

Contains first-hand accounts of tornadoes in the United States, explains why and how tornadoes happen, and discusses ways to stay safe.

What causes tornadoes? How do scientists predict and prepare for them? Discover the answers to these questions and more. -- Provided by publisher.

Examines tornadoes, their causes, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce. Nature is awesome and inspiring--yet at the same time, fragile. Earthquakes, blizzards, and lightning are all natural phenomena that fascinate as well as confound people of all ages. Straightforward, up-to-date information combines with brilliant, full-color photographs to introduce young readers to nature at its wildest and instill a desire to...

"This photo-illustrated book describes tornados, or as they are known in other parts of the world, cyclones. Explains how tornados are formed, how they are predicted, what can be done to stay safe in areas prone to tornados"--Provided by publisher.

Describes tornadoes, how they occur, and the damage they cause.

Describes how tornadoes form and what effects they have on people and their surroundings.

Discusses tornadoes, how they form, and the damage they can do.

Describes the causes, different parts, and movements of tornadoes, discusses how they are tracked and studied by scientists, and suggests science projects and related activities.

"Tornadoes are violently swirling columns of air that touch down on land. Experts are still researching how climate change affects tornadoes-including where and when they will strike. Discover why tornadoes happen, how they are measured, and how we can prepare for them in Tornadoes, a perfect first introduction to the topic for young readers."--Amazon.com.