Tornadoes by Seymour Simon

Tornadoes Reviews

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  Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book*

  Simon, Seymour Tornadoes HarperCollins, 1999 (updated 2017). PICTURE BOOK $17.99 Content: G.
  
  This book about tornadoes includes the different names of tornadoes and how they form. It also explains how the Enhanced Fujita Scale works and explains the different levels on the scale. A few of the worst tornadoes are described and it explains the areas that are most often hit by tornadoes. In the end the author gives advice on what to do if you are caught in a tornado.
  
  There is a glossary at the back to describe some of the terms used throughout. There is also a reference to an online source that can provide a teacher guide and other resources. The pictures in this book are beautiful and fascinating. Storms and natural disasters are a hit with the young boys at my house, so they loved looking at the pictures, but the amount of text and high vocabulary was a bit daunting for them, which makes this book more appropriate for older elementary or middle school kids. As far as a simple and brief understanding of these beautiful storms this was a great read.
  
  EL, MS – ADVISABLE. Reviewer, C. Peterson.
  
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  AMY

  32 pages. Author's note at the beginning of book sets up the book very well. It has really great photos of tornadoes and the destruction they leave behind. It has great information for reports or basic learning. There is a helpful glossary at the end. Highly recommended for Grades 4 and up.
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  Chelsea Merkley

  This book may capture the attention of a 4th to 7th greater who is interested in the origin of Tornadoes and how they come to be. The writing is large, the pictures of it's destruction and formation are sad and pretty scientifically cool, but may just be used as a picture book by preteens or teens.
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  Katherine

  Seymour Simon is always a safe bet in Children's nonfiction. This updated version of the classic text includes information on the tornado in Joplin, Missouri.
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  Larissia

  Starts off by explaining how tornadoes come about, then goes into the different kinds, and how dangerous they are. Uses real images from actual events.
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  Jessica

  Very nice resource for my weather unit!
  
  Q2021 book.
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  Dana Levey

  It was the first book I learned how to read when I was 5. Sparked a heavy interest in meteorology for me.
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  Richard Edwards

  A good general book about tornadoes for an elementary age child.
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  Aprill Meadows

  I enjoyed reading this book to my 7 year old grandson. Enlightening
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  Dolly

  It's tornado season and considering the number of tornadoes that have been in the news recently, I thought it would be a good idea to read a book like this to our girls. They have never lived in a tornado-prone area (nor do we now, really), but I wanted to explain what they are, how dangerous they can be, what we should do if we ever have a tornado warning, and mostly, to alleviate any fears that they may have from watching the news.
  
  We really liked this book and had some really good side discussions while reading it. The pictures are big and help depict how truly powerful this weather phenomena can be, but the narrative is fairly short and explains them without being boring. I also really like that the book explains how unlikely a tornado is to hit our home, in particular, which helps to calm a child's fears.
  
  We really like
  Seymour Simon's books and we will certainly look for more at our local library.
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  Jana

  I think that children really appreciate the awesome photographs and descriptions of the massive power of tornado storms. I'm looking forward to sharing this book with my students. I'm a little concerned that there's some ambiguity in the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. The book states that a tornado watch means a tornado is likely because one has been spotted. If a tornado has actually been spotted, then a tornado warning is issued. I'll just make sure the students understand the distinction. In either case, if there's a tornado watch or warning, folks need to take shelter. You shouldn't wait until the tornado sirens are blaring to figure out where to go.
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  Josh

  Chasing tornadoes!? That is what I hope to do someday. As I mentioned already, I have loved weather ever since I was a little kid and I love storms. Again this is a great informational book that provides a lot of information along with great pictures.
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  Austin

  Tornadoes are formed by supercell thunderstorms. They are very destructive and can pack winds up from 73 to 318 MPH. The strorgest tornadoes are F5's. F5 tornadoes are so powerful, they can lift strong brick houses of their foundations!
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  Lisa

  This book is a good book if a student would be wanting to learn about tornadoes or if they were even assigned to write about tornadoes they could use some information from it; however, it was published many years ago so the dates of bad tornadoes would be extended.
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  Alison

  Tornadoes are amazing works of nature. They are so interesting and mysterious in many ways. This book helps elude to what tornadoes are and how they form. It even gives events in history and their images. This is a wonderful book to use in the classroom.
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  Maddie

  This is a good example of an informational text, with a lot of common text features found in informational texts. The pictures are a little outdated and could probably use some updating, but it is a good example to show students.
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  Kenneth

  The hallmark of the Seymour Simon books are the brilliant full-page color photography.
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  Theresa

  Tornadoes a good children's resource about weather phenomenon
  
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  Jill

  good facts.
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  Roxanne

  Now I live in Kansas surprise we have tornadoes and watches and warnings and going into my closet. They sure are nervewracking and this book has excellent pictures.