About this book
Tornadoes is an advanced readers book for children ages 7 to 11. A book about tornadoes, what they are, how they occur, where and when they form, how to measure their intensity, and how to stay safe. This book also talks about other similar extreme weather conditions.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Edward Alan Kurtz |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 5 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 1235 words, 11 minutes |
| Categories | Extreme Earth, Science |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Tornadoes with your child
Tornadoes opens up Extreme Earth for young readers. The facts are short and clear, and the pictures help the ideas land. Read a page together, then ask your child what surprised them. Talking about what you read is how new knowledge sticks. It is a good book for curious children who like to ask questions and find out how things work.
Talk about it together
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Tornadoes?
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
Inside the book
In Tornadoes, readers find Extreme Earth. A book about tornadoes, what they are, how they occur, where and when they form, how to measure their intensity, and how to stay safe. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Extreme Earth and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “How a Tornado Is Formed”
Words to learn in this book
- "twister.": Another name for a tornado.
- "Tornado Alley.": The large area of the US stretching from North Dakota to Texas where most of the world's tornadoes strike.
- "funnel clouds.": A rotating column of air that does not touch the ground like a tornado.
- dust devil: A small whirlwind that forms over land.
- gustnado: A strong whirlwind at the front of a thunderstorm.
- supercell thunderstorm: A weather system that produces violent tornadoes that stay on the ground for a long time.
- waterspout: A rotating column of water that forms over the ocean.
- Hail: Pellets of frozen drops of rain that become heavy enough to fall to earth.
- Hemisphere: One half of a sphere, as in the earth being divided in half by the equator, and forming the Northern and the Southern hemispheres.
- volts: Volt - A unit of electrical force.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 5 and Level 4 (Advanced Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Fill in the Blanks activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
14 pages, 1235 words, 11 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Fill in the Blanks activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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