2013 Oklahoma City Tornadoes

by Stephanie Watson

Overview

This title examines an important historic event—the powerful tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and surrounding areas on May 20 and May 31, 2013. Easy-to-read, compelling text explores what happened when the tornadoes struck, how people took shelter, and how victims are rebuilding. Also discussed are the science behind tornadoes and how meteorologists predict and track them. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web sites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624018336
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2014
Series:	Essential Events Set 9 Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Taking Cover 6

Chapter 2 The Approaching Storm 16

Chapter 3 Tornado Sirens Wail 24

Chapter 4 In the Tornado's Path 32

Chapter 5 After the Storm 40

Chapter 6 In the Bull's-Eye 52

Chapter 7 Protection from the Storm 62

Chapter 8 More Tornadoes 72

Chapter 9 After the Disaster 84

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

About the Consultant 112