Tornado chasers / Danielle Haynes.
Material type:![Text](/opac-tmpl/lib/famfamfam/BK.png)
- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781642827279
- 1642827274
- 9781642827262
- 1642827266
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | New | 551.553 H424 | Checked out | 07/12/2024 | 33111011250954 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
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.