Description
Book Synopsis: Read and find out about tornadoes in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. In Tornado Alert, readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind.
"Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms young children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it forms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on a comfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what to do to ensure safety." (Booklist)
This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:
- hands-on and visual
- acclaimed and trusted
- great for classrooms
Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:
- Entertain and educate at the same time
- Have appealing, child-centered topics
- Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers
- Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
- Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
- Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
- Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
- Meet national science education standards
- Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field
- Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests
Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.
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Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of tornadoes? Look no further than Tornado Alert, a captivating nonfiction picture book that will educate and entertain young readers. With its colorful illustrations and easy-to-understand language, this book is perfect for early elementary age kids both at home and in the classroom.
Written by acclaimed author Branley, Tornado Alert explores the creation and destructive power of tornadoes. From the formation of funnel clouds to essential safety measures during tornadoes, this book covers it all. The engaging narrative ensures that children not only learn about these powerful storms but also understand what to do to stay safe.
One of the top reasons to adore books from the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 series is their ability to entertain and educate simultaneously. By presenting child-centered topics in a visually appealing manner, these books keep young readers engaged from beginning to end. Tornado Alert, being a Level 2 book, introduces more challenging concepts while staying developmentally appropriate for emerging readers.
The Let's-Read-and-Find-Out series is renowned for its hands-on and visual approach to teaching, and Tornado Alert is no exception. With its vibrant illustrations and simple charts, this book enhances visual literacy skills and encourages young scientists to explore further. Furthermore, each book in this series is written and illustrated by award-winning authors and vetted by an expert in the field, ensuring top-notch quality.
Join countless classrooms around the country that rely on Let's-Read-and-Find-Out books to meet national science education standards. With over 130 titles in print, this series caters to a wide range of scientific interests. Moreover, these books support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards.
Don't miss out on this exceptional book that has been awarded the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. Experience the magic of Tornado Alert and equip your child with valuable knowledge. Click here to get your copy now!
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