Tornadoes (A True Book: Extreme Earth)

The powerful, twisting winds of a tornado can cause an incredible amount of damage in a very short time.

These incredible storms have been known to overturn trucks and turn small, lightweight objects into deadly missiles. Readers (Grades 3-5) will learn how tornadoes form and get an up-close look at some of history's worst twisters. They will also learn how scientists study tornadoes and what people can do to protect themselves from cyclones.

Otfinoski attended Boston University and graduated from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio. He has written more than a hundred books for young adults and children. He lives in Connecticut with his wife and their two children.