Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

"In this book, young readers will learn about tornadoes"--Provided by publisher.

"Amazing 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"--

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

"A storm is coming! How do people prepare? What supplies and tools do we need to survive? Find out how people prepare for all kinds of severe weather. From tornadoes to hurricanes and blizzards to floods, we can be ready for anything"--

Provides information on how tornadoes are formed, where they most commonly occur, what structures can protect against them, and what scientists are doing to increase warning times.

Daring and Dangerous: Storm Chasers for grades 4–8 introduces young readers to the exciting world of storm chasing. From tornadoes to hurricanes and other extreme weather events, this 32-page book gives readers an inside look into how and why these daring people brave extreme weather and what they are trying to accomplish. The Daring and Dangerous Stunt Performers series is an action-packed escape into some of the most daring and dangerous activities...

"Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, tornadoes: when these giant storms hit, they are natural disasters with huge impact!"--