Tornadoes
Tornadoes
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Just the Series: Disaster Zone (POGO)   

Series and Publisher: Disaster Zone (POGO)   

Annotation: Introduces the science behind tornadoes, including where and why tornadoes happen and how to stay safe when the sky starts to swirl.
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #103464
Format: Library Binding
Common Core/STEAM: STEAM STEAM
Publisher: POGO
Copyright Date: 2016
Edition Date: 2016 Release Date: 08/01/15
Pages: 24 pages
ISBN: 1-620-31225-5
ISBN 13: 978-1-620-31225-4
Dewey: 551.55
LCCN: 2014044197
Dimensions: 24 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Horn Book

This series about natural disasters includes descriptions of historical events and brief discussions of scientific causes and scientists' attempts to refine predictions. The descriptions, however, linger a bit too much on the death tolls and massive destruction caused by major events. Safety tips and websites are included along with color photos and illustrations that oversimplify scientific principles. Glos., ind.

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Word Count: 456
Reading Level: 2.9
Interest Level: 4-7
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 2.9 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 176908 / grade: Lower Grades
Lexile: 560L

In Tornadoes, early fluent readers learn about what happens during a tornado, including how and where tornadoes form. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about the deadliest tornadoes and how to stay safe when a tornado is sighted.

An infographic illustrates the role air temperature plays in creating a tornado, and an activity offers kids an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about tornadoes using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Tornadoes also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

Tornadoes is part of Jump!'s Disaster Zone series.


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