Oklahoma's Devastating Tornado

This history opens with first person accounts of surviving the tornado and employs this technique throughout. Summaries of survivors are included in a Profiles section and the book describes tornado science. The pleasing, full-color layout includes a map and timeline. The information offers a brief overview of safety protocols and rescue efforts. Slim content does not take away from the impact of the survivor stories. This title in the Code Red series is a good choice for extreme weather enthusiasts and provides the human touch for report writers. Students need to look elsewhere for more detailed descriptions of the how and why tornadoes develop. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. Recommended.