Description

Learn about extreme weather events, such as tornadoes, and how to get ready for them with this exciting series of books!

Tornadoes are powerful and swirling columns of air that touch down on land. Scientists are still studying how climate change affects tornadoes – including the locations and timing of their strikes. In Tornadoes, you will discover why tornadoes occur, how they are measured, and how we can prepare ourselves for them. This book is the perfect introduction to the subject for young readers.

About This Series:

In today’s age of climate change, extreme weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, and blizzards are becoming more frequent and destructive. Now, more than ever, it is crucial to educate ourselves about these topics. The books in this series use language suitable for 8th-grade readers and explain the science behind different extreme weather events. You will learn why these events happen, how scientists measure them, and how we can get ready for them. These books are illustrated with captivating full-color photographs and packed with fascinating facts. They follow the educational standards for climate change curricula in early elementary grades across the United States.