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All about tornadoes: discovering earth's strongest winds
Discover the causes―and consequences―of tornadoes with this introduction to natural disasters for young readers!
Is it true that tornadoes have the strongest winds on Earth? Yes! Their winds can reach 300 miles per hour (483 kph), sweeping up anything in their paths. They can toss cars and trees through the air and even level entire towns.
Inside you'll find:
• How tornadoes form, how they spin, and an account of the most dangerous tornadoes in recent history
• A hands-on activity, a timeline, photos, diagrams―and how meteorologists study tornadoes to keep people safe
• Surprising TRUE facts that will shock and amaze you!
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