Tornado Terror
Tornado Terror by Lauren Tarshis is an illustrated book published by Scholastic Press in 2017, featuring 176 pages in English. This edition presents two compelling accounts of young individuals who survived significant tornado events in American history, specifically the Tri-State Tornado of 1925 and the Joplin Tornado. The narrative intertwines these personal stories with factual information about tornadoes, providing insights into the science and nature of these powerful weather phenomena.
Readers will find vivid descriptions of the devastating impact of these twisters, alongside profiles of scientists and storm chasers dedicated to studying tornadoes. The book delves into the historical context of these disasters, offering a blend of juvenile nonfiction that covers aspects of history, earth sciences, and weather. Tornado Terror serves as an informative resource for those interested in understanding the realities of tornadoes and the experiences of those who have faced them.
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From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, comes two gripping accounts of two young people who survived two terrifying twisters.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed the
heart of a vibrant city. The author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series now brings you the vivid and true stories of two young people who survived these terrifying twisters, along with fascinating facts about
tornadoes and profiles of the well-respected scientists and storm chasers who study them.
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