How to Survive a Tornado

Children's Literature - Suzanna E. Henshon

Imagine it is a warm summer day with storm clouds on the horizon. Soon the sky darkens and a funnel cloud begins to form. As the tornado approaches, what should you do? What is the best way to deal with this natural phenomenon? Tornadoes are fairly common in Kansas, Oklahoma, and nearby states, and these storms can top 300 miles per hour. Tornadoes have killed more than 10,000 people since 1900. If you find yourself in the middle of a tornado, you will have to deal with flying objects, crumbling buildings, and other perils. But the important thing is to stay aware and to act calmly. This book provides guidance for what to do if you are in different locations when a tornado strikes: a basement, mobile home, school, shopping mall, or car. There is also helpful advice about how to act if you are trapped under debris or carried away by a funnel cloud. Readers will be drawn into this concise, well written book about surviving a tornado; the photographs add suspense and excitement to the text. Reviewer: Suzanna E. Henshon, Ph.D.