Tornadoes introduces readers to these powerful spinning columns of wind. Readers will learn about how and why tornadoes happen, predicting and preparing for tornadoes, and the effects of tornadoes. The book explores how climate change affects these weather events and describes key tornadoes in history. Features include infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.