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Before It Was a Tornado (A Nonfiction Earth Science Picture Book with Double Gatefold for Kids) : Before It Was - Mary Kay Carson

Before It Was a Tornado (A Nonfiction Earth Science Picture Book with Double Gatefold for Kids)

By: Mary Kay Carson, Jieting Chen (Illustrator)

Hardcover | 6 April 2027

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A tornado is a massive, dangerous storm. Its power can destroy a town in minutes. Learn how the most massive, destructive twisters on Earth form in this inventive new series!

Praise for the series:
"Text and illustrations encourage a child’s curiosity by providing real meteorological facts while using the look and rhythm of a picture book to keep them engaged." School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

This isn't just any windy day. It's a ...

TORNADO!

A tornado is a fast forming natural disaster that can wreck homes and demolish cities in a flash. But by the time a tornado is ripping off roofs and tossing cars, scientists have already sent out warnings and instructions to find safety. They know its history and can predict its power.

Before It Was a Tornado starts at the peak of the action--the chaos and power of a twister at full strength--before stepping backward through time. Follow its journey from a supercell thunderstorm to one of the most destructive storms on Earth.

Includes fold-out pages to see HUGE images of a tornado in action!

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