How would you like to experience 104 tornadoes in fewer than 6 hours? What about driving straight toward the storm in an armored vehicle decked out with equipment for studying the storm? Tornadoes can cause chaos, but the more we learn about them, the less deadly they become.

Tornado terror -- Shape shifters -- The birth of a tornado -- Fast and furious -- Meet Mr. Tornado -- Tornado Alley -- Too many tornadoes! -- Freaky funnels -- Eyes on the skies -- Chasing danger -- Wicked twisters -- Seek shelter! -- Tornado in a bottle -- Glossary -- Read more -- Learn more online -- Index -- About the author