Inside tornadoes

Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet-as these photographs filled with before-and-after images of storm sites reveal. What makes a tornado, where they strike, and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as possible to these storms. With first -perso...

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Main Author: Carson, Mary Kay
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Lewes : Sterling ; GMC Distribution [distributor], c2010.
Series:Inside series
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Summary:Tornadoes are the most violent storms on the planet-as these photographs filled with before-and-after images of storm sites reveal. What makes a tornado, where they strike, and what scientists discover as they risk their lives driving equipment as close as possible to these storms. With first -person accounts of historic storms, facts on climate change and its potential effect on tornadoes, and hands-on activities.
Item Description:Includes fold-out pages.
Physical Description:48 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 46), filmography (p. 46), and index.
ISBN:9781402777813 (pbk.)
1402777817 (pbk.)
9781402758799
1402758790
Author Notes:Mary Kay Carson is the author of Wildlife Ranger Action Guide . She has written more than 50 books for young people about wildlife, space, weather, nature, and history, including six titles in the acclaimed Science in the Field series, Weather Projects for Young Scientists , and more. She has served as associate editor of Scholastic Super Science magazine and developed student and teacher guides for Audubon Adventures.