"Step into the eye of the storm and discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive.  Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems use technology to help keep people safe" --

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs help early fluent readers understand the science behind ice storms, as well as the damage they cause and how to stay safe in the event of one. Includes activity, glossary, and index."--

Shares what can happen in a hurricane, discussing the safety precautions people take, how scientists track the storms, and the difference between a watch and a warning.

The frequency and severity of tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, thunderstorms, blizzards, ice storms, dust storms, and cyclones have all increased around the globe. Scientists have found evidence that these storms are likely triggered by an overall warming of the planet, due largely to human activity, particularly the burning of heat-trapping fossil fuels. Readers will survey the scope of the problem, learn about the mechanisms at work behind...

Weather happens every day. Sometimes it is wild. Hurricanes, tsunamis, and tornadoes are just some of the wild weather events in the world that have taken many lives and destroyed cities.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about how to survive a tsunami. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Easy to read text with rebuses explores what happens on stormy days"--Provided by publisher.

Understanding climate change is increasingly important as Earth gets warmer. Wind is another side effect of Earth's changing climate and atmosphere that can be harmful. It affects crops, people's homes, and animal habitats.

Text and photographs describe different types of storms and how they form.

Provides information on how earthquakes and volcanoes create tsunamis, what tsunami waves look like, and what scientists are doing to predict tsunamis in the future.