severe storms

"This book explains how climate change contributes to rising sea levels and hazards such as heat waves, droughts, and extra-powerful storms. Learn how scientists analyze these extreme events and predict how they might change in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Helps children understand how to stay safe in a blizzard, with real life stories.

Dr. Comic's monster students at Mad Scientist Academy race to stop the CHAOS machine from destroying the school with its destructive weather. In the process, they learn all types of information about weather.

"Dark clouds fill the sky, rain falls hard, lightning flashes, and thunder booms--it's a thunderstorm! In this interesting title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs"--Provided by publisher.

"Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This cool title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.

"Vibrant, full-color photographs and accessible text help introduce young readers to hurricanes. Readers will learn how warm water and wind combine to form these powerful storms, which parts of the world are most affected and when, and what steps to take to prepare for these severe weather events"--Provided by publisher.

"There's so much we still don't know about tornados, hurricanes, snowstorms, and weather. The dangerous, on-the-edge life of a storm chaser on the hunt to discover how nature's fury works will surely engage any young reader. Filled with bold graphics, vivid full-color photography, and easy activities to be done at home, this book is the definitive 'inside scoop' into the brave lives of storm chasers. Key concepts in physics and Earth science are presented in such an accessible, fun way that readers won't even realize they're learning complex science concepts"--Provided by the publisher.

"Photography accompanies engaging information about how to survive a blizzard. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"This informative book shows young readers how and why long periods of hot weather occur, where and when heat waves happen most often, and how extreme heat can be dangerous to people and animals. Readers will also learn about water shortages, droughts, and fire hazards, the equipment that meteorologists use to forecast heat waves, and techniques to stay safe during times of extreme heat"--Provided by publisher.

"Floods are natural disasters that can be brought on by severe weather. In this informative title readers will learn about what causes flooding, different types of floods, where they most often occur, flood warnings and alerts, and what we can do before, during, and after floods occur to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.