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Storm Chasers! by Jon Davies (additional photos by Jim Reed) |
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There are a lot of books for young people
interested in weather. However this is the first one that ties this interest with storm
chasing. I thought the book was so great that I have purchased one for a budding
meteorologist who will love the focus on storm chasing. If you know of someone interested
in weather, this would be a good book as it focuses on some of the most extreme weather
experienced in the U.S. I wish this book was around when I was younger. At some point, almost every child becomes
fascinated with tornadoes. Jon Davies has written an exciting and engaging book about
twisters and storm chasers that makes learning about these awesome storms fun. Jon has
earned a solid reputation as a chaser and researcher, and he brings his knowledge and
experience down to a kid-friendly level. The artwork is outstanding and the information is
top-notch. As a meteorologist who does a lot of classroom visits, I recommend this book to
teachers and students alike. This book might also be a good choice for the child who has
some insecurities and fears about thunder, lightning, and severe storms. Jon's storyline
includes a child chaser who learns to appreciate the beauty and majesty of the sky, while
respecting its power. Jon does a GREAT job bringing the hobby of
storm chasing to children. It's amazing how many kids are interested in tornadoes and
storms. This is a first-ever book that I have seen that bring this great hobby to
the level of children. Book is well written and easy to understand. As far as I'm
concerned, this book should be on the shelves of every school library. My wife has already
bought several copies for the school she teaches at! Bravo! I purchased this book for my grandson in
Texas. He is very interested in tornadoes, and he has seen his share of storms. This is an
excellent book that describes everything a storm chaser does and explains storms and
tornadoes and how they form. It provides a fun and informative approach to this subject. I
highly recommend this book for young readers.
Articles: Coming soon!
Interviews: 10/04/07 WDAF Fox 4 News interview with Meteorologist Don Harman 10/6/07 KMBC Channel 9
News interview with Meteorologist Lisa Teachman
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