ABOFF, Marcie . Tornadoes! maps. ISBN 978-1-4296-7608-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-7952-7 . LC 2011028743. GRAY-WILBURN, Ren&3;e . Earthquakes! maps. ISBN 978-1-4296-7605-2 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-7950-3 . LC 2011028740. GRAY-WILBURN, Ren&3;e . Volcanoes! map. ISBN 978-1-4296-7606-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4296-7953-4 . LC 2011028742. ea vol: illus. by Aleksandar Sotirovski. 24p. (First Graphics: Wild Earth Series). further reading. glossary. index. Websites. CIP. Capstone . 2012. PLB $23.32; pap. $5.95. Gr 1-3 Present-tense narration and a comic-booklike format relay key information about natural phenomena in this winning, energetic series. From tectonic plates to hurricane "eyes" and different types of volcanoes, these titles explain the many facets of natural forces from how they are formed and classified to what kind of damage they can inflict and how people can come through them safely. Though abounding with science facts, the short sentences, colorful and clear illustrations, and clean design make this lively series accessible to beginning readers.