How Do Tornadoes Form?

This nonfiction book explains the meteorological science behind tornadoes. It details the necessary ingredients, like the meeting of warm and cool air masses, and the formation of supercell thunderstorms. The text walks the reader through the life cycle of a tornado from its beginning as a spinning mesocyclone to its dissipation. The book is heavily illustrated with photographs of tornadoes and diagrams explaining concepts like updrafts. It also briefly touches on how scientists study storms and the Fujita scale for measuring tornado intensity.