Tornadoes.

Tornadoes is an informational report.  The text describes why tornadoes are dangerous, how to stay safe, how animals are in danger, and how scientists study tornadoes.  Readers gain a comprehensive picture of this phenomenon, from how tornadoes are formed to what to have on hand in a shelter to the work of storm chasers.  The style is informative and conversational.

The book has a table of contents and is divided into five sections, an introduction and four sections supporting the main idea.  The text is composed of a variety of sentence types.  Captioned photographs and diagrams support the text and add meaning. Two nugget lists, one with words and photo icons, are provided, as well as maps and a graph.  An index is provided.  The book concludes with a two-page spread that provides the characteristics of a report, including a topic, headings, supporting information, and visuals.

Some words, such as funnel, battery, shelter, gallop, and radar may require clarification.

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