Describes the location, nature, development, measurement, and destructive effects of tornadoes, as well as how to stay out of danger from them.

Newly revised in light of the devasting tornadoes that have swept across the United States over the last few years. 2008 was particularly fierce with clusters of tornadoes forming every month in the first half of the year.aNewly revised in light of the devasting tornadoes that have swept across the United States over the last few years. 2008 was particularly fierce with clusters of tornadoes forming every month in the first half of the year.

"Step into the eye of the storm and discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive.  Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems use technology to help keep people safe" --

Decribes tornadoes, how they form, their destructive capabilities, and safety precautions that people should know.

Survivors of tornadoes share stories of the catastrophic danger they faced. Also discover what causes these natural disasters, where they occur, and how to stay safe if one is heading your way.

"Describes the worst tornadoes in history, as well as formation, scale, and disaster tips"--Provided by publisher.

"When Jeremy visits his twin cousins Jack and Flash in Oklahoma, he gets a big surprise: they're storm chasers! They live in a region called Tornado Alley, an area with more tornadoes than anywhere else in the world. Jack and Flash travel around Tornado Alley looking for tornadoes, and Jeremy is coming with them on their next mission. In Twister! Jeremy and his cousins encounter giant hailstones, awesome lightning, and funnel clouds, but will they...

Introduces the different types of hurricanes and tornadoes, their histories, and their effects on humans.

Thirteen-year-old Helicity, not a victim of a horrific tornado but a survivor, connects with a local meteorologist and other stormchasers who support her plan to become one of them.