Tornado chasers /
Haynes, Danielle,
Tornado chasers / Danielle Haynes. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm - Life on the edge . - Life on the edge (PowerKids Press) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Like a big bomb -- Moving toward danger -- The perfect storm -- On the hunt -- Tornado hotspots -- Gearing up -- Heavy-duty ride -- Measuring a tornado -- Celebrated chasers -- Government chasers -- Staying safe.
While most people in the path of dangerous weather choose to hide and take shelter, tornado chasers instead run toward danger. Specially trained meteorologists use scientific equipment to follow dangerous thunderstorms in pursuit of learning more about tornadoes. This book will teach young readers all about how this deadly job-and hobby-can provide scientists with important data to predict tornadoes. Stunning photographs and accessible text will capture the interest of reluctant readers as they learn the importance of this risky work.
9781642827279 1642827274 9781642827262 1642827266
Tornadoes--Juvenile literature.
Storm chasers--Juvenile literature.
Severe storms--Juvenile literature.
Hazardous occupations--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Tornado chasers / Danielle Haynes. - 32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm - Life on the edge . - Life on the edge (PowerKids Press) .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Like a big bomb -- Moving toward danger -- The perfect storm -- On the hunt -- Tornado hotspots -- Gearing up -- Heavy-duty ride -- Measuring a tornado -- Celebrated chasers -- Government chasers -- Staying safe.
While most people in the path of dangerous weather choose to hide and take shelter, tornado chasers instead run toward danger. Specially trained meteorologists use scientific equipment to follow dangerous thunderstorms in pursuit of learning more about tornadoes. This book will teach young readers all about how this deadly job-and hobby-can provide scientists with important data to predict tornadoes. Stunning photographs and accessible text will capture the interest of reluctant readers as they learn the importance of this risky work.
9781642827279 1642827274 9781642827262 1642827266
Tornadoes--Juvenile literature.
Storm chasers--Juvenile literature.
Severe storms--Juvenile literature.
Hazardous occupations--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.