Tornadoes (devastating Disasters)

A tornado may sound like a rumbling train. It also may make a roaring or whooshing sound. The United States has about 1,200 tornadoes each year. Some states have more than others but all 50 states have encountered the terrifying effects of one. Learn what causes these super storms, what you can do if you find yourself faced with one, and how to stay safe from these devastating twisters! This title will allow students to explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text, identifying which reasons and evidence support which point(s).- Diagrams and charts- Bolded keywords and phonetic glossary- Text based questions- Fact boxes "A tornado may sound like a rumbling train. It also may make a roaring or whooshing sound. The United States has about 1,200 tornadoes each year. Some states have more than others but all 50 states have encountered the terrifying effects of one. Learn what causes these super storms, what you can do if you find yourself faced with one, and how to stay safe from these devastating twisters!A tornado may sound like a rumbling train. It also may make a roaring or whooshing sound. The United States has about 1,200 tornadoes each year. Some states have more than others but all 50 states have encountered the terrifying effects of one. Learn what causes these super storms, what you can do if you find yourself faced with one, and how to stay safe from these devastating twisters!"--Page 4 of cover In Tornadoes, readers will learn about what causes the super storms and the safety precautions to take when in danger. This title will allow students to track historical facts and future improvements while gauging their understanding with a variety of reading comprehension tools. The Devastating Disasters series captures readers'attention with captivating photographs, descriptions, and factoids of catastrophes ranging from technology failure to destructive weather. Each 48-page book features engaging before- and after-reading sections that prompt readers to understand the impact these events have on society and the environment. In this book, readers will learn about tornadoes and how to deal with this devastating disaster