Get the facts about the dangers and destruction caused by tornadoes in 12 in-depth chapters that include tracking storms, the EF-Scale, Tornado Alley, and history's deadliest twisters.

How a Tornado Is Born -- Welcome to Tornado Alley -- Ropes, Cones, and Pipes -- Tornado Prediction Challenges -- Tornado Detection Tools -- History's Biggest Twisters -- Warning the Public -- Shelter in a Storm -- A Trail of Destruction -- After a Tornado -- The Fascination of Tornadoes -- Tornado Safety Myths -- Staying Safe in a Tornado -- Glossary -- Read More -- Index -- About the Author.