Hurricane Hunters and Tornado Chasers (Graphic Careers)

By Gary Jeffrey

Book Overview

Are you a weather buff? Would you like to learn more about weather reconnaissance and what it takes to be a meteorologist or a hurricane hunter, flying a plane into the eye of a hurricane? Do you want to learn more about careers involved in chasing tornadoes? This graphic nonfiction book contains vignettes of three real people who are working in these exciting careers. Readers who enjoy observing all aspects of severe weather and learning about forecasting and tracking, and the excitement and risks of storm chasing will admire these careers and the people who work in them.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404214585
• ISBN13: 9781404214583
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.0" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8