Tornado

From the Series Nature in Action

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

The day is hot and muggy, but cool weather is moving in. All at once, there’s a thunderous rumble that sounds like an approaching freight train. The sky darkens and the wind picks up. A spinning cloud touches the ground, tossing roofs, cars, and trees skyward. A tornado is on the move. In Tornado, learn about what causes dangerous swirling storms—from water spouts to violent “twisters.” Amazing photographs and a clearly written text explain what happens inside the storm clouds and give you tips about how to stay safe—even if you live in “Tornado Alley.”

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 5
Genre Science
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 1992
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint First Avenue Editions ™
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 1992-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 5.5
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF037080
Dewey 551.55'3
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9.25 x 8.125
Lexile 940
Guided Reading Level T
ATOS Reading Level 6.1
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 15444
Accelerated Reader® Points 1.0
Features Awards, Charts/Graphs/Diagrams, Glossary, Index, Maps, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides

Author: Stephen Kramer

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Nature in Action

Teaming dramatic color photographs with vivid descriptions, this series makes natural phenomena easy to understand. View available downloads →

Awards

  • PLA Top Titles for Adult New Readers, Winner, 1992

Reviews

Appraisal: Science Books for Young People

“Beginning with a series of stunning photographs and a brief description of how a tornado forms, author Stephen Kramer explains in an easy-to-read, straightforward style what tornadoes are and how they differ from other windstorms.”
Appraisal

Science Books & Films

“. . .simplified overview of tornado activity.”
Science Books & Films

The Boston Globe

“. . .well organized with an accessible text . . .”
The Boston Globe