Central Kansas Library System

Describes the cause of tornadoes.

Discusses how tornadoes are formed, how they kill and destroy, and how to predict and prepare for them. Also describes some famous tornadoes, including the ones that struck Vernon and Wichita Falls, Texas, in April, 1979.

Dorothy Gale lives with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry. She has a pet dog named Toto. When Miss Gulch takes Toto away, Toto escapes and runs back to Dorothy. Soon, she runs away from home, and runs into the fake psychic, Professor Marvel. He tells Dorothy that Her Auntie Em is sick, so Dorothy and Toto run back home, but a tornado comes and takes Dorothy and Toto to Oz, a place somewhere over the rainbow. She lands in Munchkinland. Her house accidently...

"Discusses the dangers of tornados, how to prepare for them, and how to stay safe during and after a tornado"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how a hurricane or tornado happens, the damage caused, and precautions and defensive behavior.

"Discusses hurricanes, where they are common, how they affect us, and how people cope with hurricanes"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.