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Book Synopsis: What in the world is a tornado? In this age of extreme weather, this newly updated edition of Gail Gibbons' informative introduction to tornadoes, with safety tips included, answers that question.
Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth. The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a funnel-shaped cloud. The winds can swirl faster than 261 miles per hour! Newly revised and vetted by weather experts from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, Tornadoes is an accessible introduction to this fascinating phenomenon. Using her praised combination of clear text and detailed illustrations, Gail Gibbons shares more than fifty tornado facts. . . . including how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and the safest places to go in case one should happen near you.
Featuring simple, kid-friendly text, colorful paintings, and well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called "staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear, accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to explore the world.
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If you've ever wondered what exactly a tornado is, look no further than Tornadoes! (New & Updated Edition). This book is your ultimate guide to understanding the fascinating phenomenon of tornadoes. With its newly revised content, including safety tips from weather experts, you'll gain valuable knowledge that can help keep you and your loved ones safe.
What causes a tornado? It all starts when hot, humid air rises and collides with cooler, denser air descending back to Earth. The resulting swirling airstreams create a funnel-shaped cloud that can reach winds speeds exceeding 261 miles per hour! Tornadoes explores this powerful weather event in great detail, providing over fifty tornado facts that will leave you amazed.
Not only will you learn how tornadoes form and the various scales used to classify their intensity, but you'll also discover the safest places to go in case a tornado is near. Gail Gibbons' clear text and detailed illustrations make even complex concepts easy to understand, making this book a must-have addition to any young reader's collection.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the world of tornadoes. Order your copy of Tornadoes! (New & Updated Edition) today and embark on an adventure of knowledge and safety. Click here to get your copy now!
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