Tornado (Nature in Action) [Paperback]

Stephen Kramer (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Nature in Action

"Using excellent, clear, full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps, (TORNADO) present(s) concise and understandable discussions of the formation, power, and destructive capabilities of tornadoes".--SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL. ". . . a feast for the eyes of young and old alike".--BULLETIN of the American Meteorological Society.

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Grade 4-6-- Using excellent, clear, full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps, these books present concise and understandable discussions of the formation, power, and destructive capabilities of tornadoes and tsunamis. Kramer gives safety rules for tornado areas, and even mentions their possible positive benefits to world weather patterns. His approach is less frightening than Souza's, which tends to be overly alarmist, warning readers of potential tsunami threats at every beachfront. However, she does clearly illustrate the power of wave action. Both titles include many unusual facts, anecdotes, and personal accounts involving these freakish phenomena, concentrating perhaps too heavily on destruction but including scientific advances in current warning systems. They will be heavily used for reports and for general interest. --Eva Elisabeth Von Ancken, Trinity Pawling Sch . , NY
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1575050587
• ISBN-13: 978-1575050584
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 9.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,748 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for older kids, February 21, 2008

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This review is from: Tornado (Nature in Action) (Paperback)

I bought this for my 3 1/2 year old future storm chaser. It has too many words for his attention span but is great for older kids. My little one did like looking at the pictures though. The pictures were very nice and the author takes the time to include how to pronounce some of the words, like mesocyclone, as well as define them. He also includes a glossary and fascinating facts section at the end. I find it to be a very comprehensive book for young weather enthusiasts.