Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths

Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths

Twister Tales is an information packed book in an easy to read and understand format. As a former Geography teacher I was surprised how much I still had to learn about one of natures most feared and interesting challenges. Twister Tales takes you through all tornado myths dissecting both the truths and fictional parts of each. It also is a great review of the history of both the largest storms and most prolific series of storms to hit the the US. I was surprised that the US not only has more tornadoes than other countries but we have a huge percentage of tornados compared to the rest of the world. The book emphasizes the necessity of the human component still needed in forecasting. It will make a great resource for science classrooms, homeschool area of study, and of course for all the future storm chasers out there. ~ Review by Dana Blackwell

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Book Description: Did you know the Tornado Warning false alarm rate is 70%? This number is straight from the National Weather Service. Find out why in "Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths".

Find out what Doppler radar can (and can't) tell you. What's the connection between green skies and tornadoes? Why driving away from a tornado may not always be a bad thing to do...

The Top 10 Deadliest tornadoes in the U.S....accounts of each one... freakish tornado happenings, tales of good (and bad) luck in the path of twisters "Be Weather Aware" sections help you put together a game plan before storms show up. This book makes a great read for anyone that enjoys
weather or science!



LaNore says he wrote the “Twister Tales” book to reach a more mature audience (middle school to adult). He finds meteorological myths frustrating and weather history intriguing, so the mission was to “write about both in the book." ~ stevelanore.com

Twister Tales: Unraveling Tornado Myths

Weather Wits and Science Snickers

Weather Wits and Science Snickers: Corny Jokes and Cool Facts!

Mr. LaNore has shared some corny jokes, that the kids really enjoy. He has also taken some interesting, yet sometimes hard to explain, subjects and he has explained them in a very kid friendly way. Even though it is geared for 3rd or 4th graders and up, I have used a couple of the lessons with my high reading 1st graders and will use more of them next school year. I will also be using the supplemental teacher guide and student workbook that Steve has recently published...they are good resources too. ~ Review by  Theresa Littlefield

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See how fun and science blend together into an easy and informative read for ages 8 and up.

"Weather Wits & Science Snickers" offers weather and science jokes accompanied by full-color comic-book style illustrations followed by an understandable description of the science within each joke. The reader will enjoy some "cool" real-world images included in each section, and Web links provide plenty of opportunity for further exploration of each topic.

Subjects covered range from tornadoes to cold fronts, and even vacuum cleaners on the moon!

Look inside the book on Weather Wits and Science Facebook Page. And...visit stevelanore.com for the student workbook. (His other book about Tornadoes too!)

This is a large (8-1/2" x 11") high-quality color paperback book; 64 pages.

'Weather Wits & Science Snickers" is authored by a 9-time award winning broadcast meteorologist with 29 years in the field.

"Weather Wits" uses corny jokes and cool science facts together so that the reader will laugh and learn at the same time.  Teachers and parents alike have shared success stories of the giggles kids got while reading it, and also their high retention of the material. Adults who enjoy silly humor will also find it a fun read! ~ Steve LaNore

Weather Wits and Science Snickers: Corny Jokes and Cool Facts!