Review by Booklist Review
Ages 5-8. Tornadoes hold great fascination for youngsters and fear as well. Branley explains these powerful storms in simple terms younger children can understand. He describes the funnel cloud and how it forms from the collision of hot and cold air; he also calls attention to the great power of these whirling masses and explains what to do during a tornado. Despite the frank recognition that ``tornadoes are scary,'' the book ends on a comfortable note: the idea, says Branley, is not to panic but to know what to do to ensure safety. Illustrated with crayon drawings that capture well the dark, sweeping power of the storm. DMW.
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 1-3 Another excellent addition to this science series that has opened up a host of subjects to young readers. This book tells what tornadoes look like, why they occur, when they occur, and what to do when one strikes. A few incidents of disastrous tornadoes are mentioned, such as the time when a tornado in Minnesota lifted a passenger train from its tracks and carried it 80 feet through the air. The writing is clear, concise, and rhythmic. Maestro's color drawings are also clear and understandable, and fit well with the book's design. This book is for younger audiences than Fradin's Disaster ! Tornados (Childrens, 1982). It should be just the thing for young readers interested in the subject. Todd Morning, Schaumburg Township Pub . Lib . , Ill. (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
A new entry in the lengthy Lets-Read-and-Find-Out series explains what causes tornadoes, describes them and the damage they can do, and gives some forthright safety measures. Except for the implication that the phenomenon is limited to the US, the text is admirably authoritative and clear. Maestro's illustrations, employing the deep, rich colors of pastels--especially well-suited to the drama of these violent storms--appropriately extend the text. A useful, attractive book. Copyright ©Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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