Tornadoes / Neil Morris.
| Author/creator | Morris, Neil author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Third edition. |
| Publication | Chicago, IL : World Book, Inc., [2018] |
| Copyright Date | ©2018 |
| Description | 55 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | World Book's library of natural disasters World Book's library of natural disasters. ^A1378338 |
| Contents | What is a tornado? -- First signs of a tornado -- The 2006 tornado outbreak -- Supercell storms -- Anatomy of a tornado -- Waterspouts -- Tornado alley -- The super tornado outbreak of 1974 -- Tornado damage -- Oklahoma outbreak, 1999 -- Joplin tornado of 2011 -- City disasters -- The tri-state tornado, 1925 -- Around the world -- Other hazards -- Tracking and forecasting -- Storm chasers -- Tornado watch and warning -- Shelter from the storm -- The super tornado outbreak of 2011 -- Emergency services -- El Reno tornado of 2013. |
| Abstract | "A discussion of tornadoes, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant tornadoes and tornado outbreaks from history"-- Provided by publisher. |
| General note | Includes glossary and index. |
| General note | At head of title: Library of natural disasters. |
| Audience | 1110 Lexile |
| LCCN | 2017054267 |
| ISBN | 9780716699408 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0716699400 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9780716699286 (set) |
| ISBN | 0716699281 (set) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 551.553 M8334T | ✔ Available | Place Hold |