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Tornadoes

Autor Seymour Simon
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 apr 2001 – vârsta până la 10 ani
Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to tornadoes!
With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake.
Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them—and what to do if one touches down.
With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about these amazing natural wonders in this informative picture book!
Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.
Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather:
  • Earthquakes
  • Global Warming
  • Hurricanes
  • Lightning
  • Storms
  • Weather
  • Wildfires
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780064437912
ISBN-10: 0064437914
Pagini: 32
Dimensiuni: 254 x 254 mm
Greutate: 0.17 kg
Editura: HarperCollins Publishers
Colecția HarperCollins

Textul de pe ultima copertă

With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now award-winning author Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. With the clear, concise style he is noted for, Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Spectacular full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon in action.
Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2000--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.

Notă biografică

Seymour Simon has been called ?the dean of the [children's science book] field? by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the ?Seymour Science Blog? and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!