Tornadoes and Hurricanes!

By Cy Armour

Book Overview

Tornadoes and Hurricanes is an engaging nonfiction reader that introduces students in Grades 2-4 to the science behind powerful weather events. With vivid images and age-appropriate explanations, the book explains how tornadoes and hurricanes form, their characteristics, and the safety measures people take to prepare for them. Young readers will explore meteorological concepts while building content-area vocabulary and strengthening reading comprehension. This title is ideal for science units, weather-themed lessons, classroom libraries, and independent reading time.

Explains the causes and characteristics of tornadoes and hurricanes.Builds scientific vocabulary through engaging, accessible language.Reinforces comprehension with high-impact visuals and real-world examples.Supports weather and Earth science standards for Grades 2-4.Encourages curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking in the classroom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433336146
• ISBN13: 9781433336140
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.0" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 6 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 6