Twisting up a Storm Level 31

Twisting Up a Storm offers a gripping look into the world of tornadoes-how they form, how they're tracked, and the people who chase them. Combining science with real-life stories, the book balances technical vocabulary with accessible explanations. With stunning photographs, scaled diagrams, and vivid background visuals, this title engages readers in understanding the science behind natural disasters. Fact files, maps, procedural texts, and personal perspectives offer multiple entry points into the topic, making complex content approachable. Students are encouraged to interpret diagrams, use glossaries, and conduct further research through suggested websites. The text supports scientific literacy and critical thinking as students learn how tornadoes impact communities and how meteorologists work to predict and understand these extreme weather events.

Educational Benefits:

• Builds knowledge of weather systems and Earth science
• Teaches diagram interpretation and visual literacy
• Enhances vocabulary in a scientific context
• Encourages inquiry and independent research skills

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a classroom weather watch chart
• Write a tornado safety guide using procedural text
• Use diagrams to design your own weather prediction tool
• Compare types of natural disasters using a chart

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9+
• Book size: 210mm x 297mm
• Contains descriptions of extreme weather events-ensure support for anxious students
• Encourages safe research practices when exploring natural disasters