Daring and Dangerous Storm Chasers

by Walker

Overview

Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish. The Daring and Dangerous Stunt Performers series is an action-packed escape into some of the most daring and dangerous activities on – and beyond – the planet. With topics ranging from stunt performers to space explorers, each spread in these books stands alone so reluctant readers can flip through until something catches their attention. Each book also features glossary words (defined on the pages in which they appear) and a memory game that encourages readers' recall as they are asked to match images to what they've read

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781643690711
Publisher:	Rourke Educational Media
Publication date:	01/25/2019
Series:	Daring and Dangerous
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x (d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Stormy Weather 4

Tracking Twisters 12

Hurricane Hunting 20

Famous Storm Chasers 26

Memory Game 30

Index 31

Show What You Know 31

Further Reading 31

About the Author 32

Editorial Reviews

With short, direct sentences and real-world examples, the volumes in the Daring and Dangerous series introduce reluctant or struggling readers to the high-interest topics of treacherous jobs and activities. Auto Racers focuses on the high number of accidents—and frequent fatalities—that befall race-car drivers; the many names included in the short text may cause some reader confusion. Sky Jumpers examines the people who jump out of planes, both professionally (Navy SEALS, smoke jumpers) or recreationally (BASE jumpers, skydivers). A variety of extreme weather events are on display in Storm Chasers, which shows how the tools people use to follow and document storms has changed over the years. Film stunt actors are front and center in Stunt Performers, although artists outside of the movie industry are highlighted as well; the text takes a moment to highlight actors who have performed their own stunts, as well as those who have died performing dangerous tricks. Vocabulary words are noted and defined in-text, and each volume contains an ending picture memory game, which helps reinforce the text. The intriguing subject matter will pique interest, while a beginning reading guide, ending questions, and glossy photos throughout will help keep readers engaged. —Maggie Reagan, Booklist, June 2019

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