The awesome book of tornadoes and other storms
By: [written by Kate Petty ; illustrators: Peter Roberts ; Jo Moore
Contributors: Roberts, Peter, illustrator; Moore, Jo (Illustrator), illustrator
Series: World of Wow wonder, The awesome book of; World of wow wonder, The awesome book of
Publisher: Flowerpot Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Franklin, TN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781486702619; 9781486704651
Subjects: Tornadoes; Juvenile literature; Storms
Other titles: Tornadoes and other storms
Description: Did you know that dust devils can be half-a-mile high? That hurricanes can pile up boats like bath toys? That it can rain frogs, fish, and schoolchildren? Discover for yourself amazing facts about violent weather, from the hailstone as big as a tennis ball (but much heavier!), to the storm surge that can fling boats over a mile inland in this awesome book all about tornadoes! With a cover designed to grab a child's attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their science knowledge base as well as vocabulary. Fun facts, true or false quizzes, search and find features, clearly labeled graphics, and text boxes are designed to hold the attention of all types of learners, making the information accessible and interesting, as well as engaging and entertaining.
Notes: Includes glossary and index.