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Tornadoes / Neil Morris.

Morris, Neil, 1946- (author.).

Summary:

"A discussion of tornadoes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant tornadoes and tornado outbreaks from history" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780716699408
  • ISBN: 0716699400
  • ISBN: 9780716699286
  • ISBN: 0716699281
  • Physical Description: 55 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm.
  • Edition: Third edition.
  • Publisher: Chicago, IL : World Book, Inc., [2018]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes glossary and index.
At head of title: Library of natural disasters.
Formatted Contents Note:
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 of 1974 -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- Joplin tornado of 2011 -- 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 -- The super tornado outbreak of 2011 -- Emergency services -- El Reno tornado of 2013.
Target Audience Note:
Age 5-11.
1110L Lexile
Subject: Tornadoes > Juvenile literature.
Natural disasters > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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