The World's Worst Tornadoes

by John R. Baker

Overview

The sky grows dark. Lightning flashes. Thunder booms. Soon a wailing siren fills the air. It's a tornado! With wind speeds up to 300 miles per hour, these dangerous storms destroy everything in their paths. Readers can learn about history's biggest, deadliest tornadoes from around the world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515717928
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2016
Series:	World's Worst Natural Disasters
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	663,053
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Nature's Power Unleashed 4

Tri-State Terror 6

Monster in Oklahoma 8

1974 Super Outbreak 10

Disaster in Bangladesh 12

A Direct Hit 14

British Outbreak 16

Topeka Twister 18

Canadian Cyclone 20

One Powerful Storm 22

A Supersized Monster 24

A Tornado Factory 26

Tornado Safety 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

1. High-interest subject matter engages interests of struggling readers. 2. Teaches young readers about the different categories of storms and natural disasters. 3. Teaches how to stay safe during a natural disaster and how to prepare for an emergency.