What is a tornado? -- The science of tornadoes -- Studying tornadoes -- Tornadoes and the United States -- The fight against tornadoes
Summary
Introduces tornadoes, discussing their causes, different types, unpredictability, and some examples of destructive storms of the recent past.
Readers will learn everything they need to know about tornadoes, from what they are and why and when they happen, to what remains after they rip through an area. This title explains tornado activity in the United States and abroad, and real-life examples give readers insight into how communities cope with one of nature's most destructive forces.
