Storm Chasers!
On the Trail of Twisters

by Jon Davies (additional photos by Jim Reed)

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"Storm Chasers! On the Trail of Twisters" is for kids 7-13 years old who want to know all about tornadoes and storm chasing. This exciting book is available online at Amazon.com and Farcountrypress.com, and is the most up-to-date source available to kids about storm chasing as an activity for both amateurs and professionals.  Cutting-edge information on supercells and tornadoes is included, along with basic storm spotting tips for kids.  The book is In full color with multiple photos and illustrations on each page, including sections on storm chasing safety and responsible storm chase behavior.   A true-to-life tornado chase with Jon, his chase partner Shawna Helt, and a little girl named Ashley who is eager to learn about storm chasing is also detailed the way it would actually unfold in the field!

Jon Davies is a noted research meteorologist and Shawna Helt is an experienced storm chaser. With their extensive knowledge about severe storms, this book is the best source to answer kids’ questions about storms and storm chasing, and a great tool to feed grade schoolers' and middle schoolers’ interest in science, weather, and severe storms. A must for kids interested in storms and severe weather!