Age 4-8
Grade K-4

Dr. Franklyn M. Branley, Giulio Maestro

Tornado Alert

Paperback (HarperCollins Jan. 1, 1988) , Illustrated Edition

In this Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, readers will learn all about tornadoes, from how they are first created to the destruction they leave behind. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

‘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.’ —BL.

A Reading Rainbow Selection

This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Series
Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2
ISBN
9780064450 / 9780064450942
Pages
32
Weight
3.2 oz.
Dimensions
8.88 x 0.07 in.

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