Grade 1-3 Another excellent addition to this science series
that has opened up a host of subjects to young readers. This book
tells what tornadoes look like, why they occur, when they occur,
and what to do when one strikes. A few incidents of disastrous
tornadoes are mentioned, such as the time when a tornado in
Minnesota lifted a passenger train from its tracks and carried it
80 feet through the air. The writing is clear, concise, and
rhythmic. Maestro''s color drawings are also clear and
內容簡介:
Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms young
children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it
forms and [tells] what to do during a tornado. The book ends on a
comfortable note, that the idea is not to panic but to know what to
do to ensure safety.
關於作者:
Franklyn M. Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former
Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. In 1960, he
originated the Let''s-Read-and-Find-Out Science series. Dr. Branley
was the author of over 150 science books for children.