Chasing the World's Most Dangerous Storms (Fact Finders) by Clive Gifford May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
ReviewsThere's nothing like adventure to lure students to science. This book, part of a series called Extreme Explorations, is designed to appeal to 3rd through 6th grade students. It's full of drama and provides accurate science content. Readers follow storm chasers as they explore meteorology. The book has a rather unusual format for this grade level. Each page features a stand-alone topic such as "In a Twister" or "Seeking Supercells." Information is presented in a dramatic fashion to engender interest, and the various topics have annotated illustrations to draw attention to specific items mentioned in the text. The text is written in short, easily understood sentences designed to appeal to students at this age level. Also provided is a glossary that pulls together all the terms presented on the various pages; a section with further information from websites, films, and books; and an index. Either alone or as part of the series, this book could provide students with a desire to read about science. It would be a useful addition to a school library or classroom science reading shelf.
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromThird Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Grade ToSixth Grade
Dewey Decimal551.55
Table Of ContentSmashing time -- Trouble brewing -- In a twister -- Tornado alley -- Hurry! It's a hurricane! -- Watch out, storm about! -- Seeking supercells -- Car chase! -- Facing danger -- Fright'ning lightning -- Punching the core -- Wrecked again -- Stormy rides.
SynopsisTake a rocky ride into some of the wildest weather around. Discover how winds can rip up trees and send vehicles spinning into orbit. Most amazingly, meet the people who want to be there when deadly storms strike.