Lightning flashes, and dark clouds spin. A sound like a train or jet engine fills the air. Is it a tornado? How do you know? And how can you prepare for what's to come? Tornadoes: Be Aware and Prepare has the answers.
"You can read a number of books written about extreme weather events but what make this book stand out is that it combines information for early elementary age students about tornadoes with information about how to prepare for such an event. This is done without making such events scarier than they are. . . .The book includes prompts to encourage critical thinking after reading the text. The promp
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"...clearly presents what each one of these natural disasters is, how it is created, and then provides simple advice for being prepared. The tone of the text makes sure not to alarm young readers. . . .This is a solid and informative series for primary readers."
School Library Connection
"Top 10 Disaster Science Series for Youth! In this series, clear text, along with large photos and a sophisticated design, conveys how and where natural disasters are likely to form. Although the books describe the extreme weather as dangerous, they also refrain from being alarmist by concentrating instead on emergency preparedness and staying safe."
