Tornado Terror (I Survived True Stories #3)
by Lauren Tarshis (Author)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: I Survived True Stories
From the author of the New York Times bestselling I Survived series, comes two gripping accounts of two young people who survived two terrifying twisters.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed the
heart of a vibrant city. The author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series now brings you the vivid and true stories of two young people who survived these terrifying twisters, along with fascinating facts about
tornadoes and profiles of the well-respected scientists and storm chasers who study them.
The Tri-State Tornado of 1925 was the deadliest tornado strike in American history, tearing through three states and killing 700 people. Almost a century later, the Joplin Tornado was a mile-wide monster that nearly destroyed the
heart of a vibrant city. The author of the New York Times best-selling I Survived series now brings you the vivid and true stories of two young people who survived these terrifying twisters, along with fascinating facts about
tornadoes and profiles of the well-respected scientists and storm chasers who study them.
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Gr 2-5--Tarshis's latest retells tales of two tornados: 1925's Tri-State Tornado and 2011's Joplin tornado. This juxtaposition of a historical event and a modern disaster is thought provoking and will inspire much discussion among students on similarities and differences. Each tale is told from the perspective of a child who actually survived the event, and the narratives are both stirring and factual. Tarshis also includes historical reference information, details on her research process, and copious archival images that enhance the narrative. The text is large, and nearly every page contains at least one picture, which will likely entice reluctant readers. VERDICT This high-interest addition to an already beloved series is a no-brainer for elementary school libraries.--Ellen Norton, Naperville Public Library, IL Copyright 2017 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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Praise for I Survived True Stories: Five Epic Disasters "The narratives are factual yet still lively and suspenseful enough to hook readers. Ideal for a high-interest pick or a read-aloud for older students." — School Library Journal Praise for I Survived True Stories: Tornado Terror! "This high-interest addition to an already beloved series is a no-brainer for elementary school libraries." — School Library Journal
Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. Lauren has brought her signature warmth and exhaustive research to topics such as the battle of D-Day, the American Revolution, Hurricane Katrina, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and other world events. She lives in Connecticut with her family, and can be found online at laurentarshis.com.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780545919432
Lexile Measure
870
Guided Reading Level
S
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Publication date
February 20, 2017
Series
I Survived True Stories
BISAC categories
JNF051160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters
JNF025250 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/21st Century
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
JNF025250 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States/21st Century
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
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