Explains what a tornado is, how it forms, the devastation it can cause, and what scientists are doing today to keep people safe.

From the anatomy of a tornado to the weather conditions that invite them to form, this title has everything a person wants to know about tornados. There is discussion of historic twisters, as well, and a map showing the infamous area of our country known as “Tornado Alley” with detailed information about why this region is so prone to tornados.

‘Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms young children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it forms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on a comfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what to do to ensure safety.’ —BL. A Reading Rainbow Selection

From the heart of tornado alley, Smith takes us into the eye of America's most devastating storms and behind the scenes of some of the world's most renowned scientific institutions to uncover the relationship between mankind and the weather.

Distributed to some depository libraries in microfiche.