"Learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds"--

Reed Timmer, a star of the Discovery Channel's Storm Chasers, is one of the world's most successful and most extreme storm chasers. His is a job that requires science and bravado, knowledge and instinct just to survive, never mind excel. Here, he takes readers inside the awe-inspiring world of big weather. Featuring stories of the over 300 tornadoes, hurricanes, or blizzards that Timmer has watched ringside over the last decade, from Hurricane Katrina...

The popular weather forecaster examines extreme and rare weather phenomena that covers such subjects as spider lightning, derechos, and fogsicles.

"What exactly is a cloud made of? Water travels in a cycle. It evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and forms clouds , and falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain or snow. In this educational text, readers will learn about the steps of the water cycle and how it works. By examining this essential topic in science curriculum, readers will glean a greater awareness of Earth's forces at work through relatable,...

"In Storms, see what happens when huge masses of air collide. Destructive or not, storms benefit us. The tropical regions of the Earth would be too hot to inhabit--and the subpolar regions too cold -- if we didn't have hurricanes and typhoons to distribute the Earth's heat so efficiently"--Container.

"A book for young readers about hurricanes"--

Discover why hurricanes and tornadoes are so destructive. Understand the impacts of extreme weather and how forecasting and warning systems help keep people safe.

Simple text with some complex words teaches children about storms and other natural disasters. Includes 4 collectable cards of different types of storms.

"Mustique is in a state of breathless calm as tropical storm Cristobal edges towards it across the Atlantic. Most villa owners have escaped the island but a few young socialites remain, unwilling to let summer's partying end. American heiress Amanda Fortini is one such thrill-seeker - until she heads out for a morning swim and doesn't return. Detective Sergeant Solomon Nile is just 28 years old and the island's only fully trained police officer. He...