Tornadoes - Second edition - 47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 28 cm - World Book's library of natural disasters ; #12 . - World Book's library of natural disasters ; #12. .

Includes glossary and index

Includes bibliographical references

What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- Emergency services.

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

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Tornadoes--Juvenile literature
Natural disasters--Juvenile literature

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