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

Stories from more than a century of blizzards, plus surviving in and rescuing after a blizzard. "A discussion of blizzards, describing their characteristics, formation, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant blizzards and other snowstorms from history"-- Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds"-- Provided by publisher When stormy winds start to twist at incredible speeds, watch out for some wild weather. Hayden helps readers learn all about twisters, from the scientists who track them to the people who have their lives turned upside down by the swirling winds. -- adapted from back cover and publisher...

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

"A discussion of ice storms, describing their characteristics, patterns of occurrence, and impacts. Features descriptions of significant ice storms and other freezing events from history"-- Provided by publisher.

"Record heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels. What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever. This book, based on cutting-edge science and first-hand accounts, helps kids learn about what's going on and what to do about it"--Publisher.

If a hurricane was heading toward your home town, what would you do? Readers will enjoy the thrilling story of Carrie and Dan, two friends who find themselves caught in the path of a major hurricane. Along the way, they will learn how hurricanes form, how weather scientists track and study these storms, what people do to protect themselves from wind and flooding, and much more.

Describes the origin and nature of tornadoes and how to stay safe when threatened by one of these dangerous storms.

"Tornadoes whip across the land. Floods bring rushing water. Weather can be dangerous! Learn about different types of dangerous weather and what people can do to stay safe."--Back cover.