Tornadoes. - Chicago : World Book, c2009. - 47 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 28 cm. - World Book's library of natural disasters. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.

What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- Emergency services.

"A discussion of a major type of natural disaster, including descriptions of some of the most destructive; explanations of these phenomena, what causes them, and where they occur; and information about how to prepare for and survive these forces of nature. Features include an activity, glossary, list of resources, and index"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780716698296

LCCN: 2007015022

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Tornadoes.
Natural disasters.

LC Class. No.: QC955.2 / .T67 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34/923