Lightning, Hurricanes, and Blizzards
The Science of Storms
From the Series Weatherwise
What causes thunderstorms and lightning? Where and why do hurricanes form? How are blizzards more dangerous than other snowstorms?
To answer these questions, you’ll need to know about nature’s most powerful weather events. Storms of all types and sizes occur around the globe. Each storm needs just the right combination of weather conditions to form and become dangerous—or even destructive. In this fact-packed book, discover how storms form, where they strike, and what makes them so powerful.
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Awards
- Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Each of these books focuses on a set of weather-related phenomena. Chapters are well-organized and contain clear explanations. The crisp layout contains plenty of captioned photos and diagrams, as well as sidebars that feature interesting facts and suggestions for observations readers can record in their backyards.” —The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“This series would be attractive to students interested in weather and would work well for reports. It would be a nice addition to any library collection that is lacking up to date information about weather.” —Library Media Connection
Science Books & Films
“This volume, which is part of a series that covers weather forecasting, the atmosphere, storms, and precipitation, is a good research tool for upper elementary and middle school students. It introduces a great deal of information in a straightforward, interesting manner. The facts are accurate and the information is current. The book would be a good addition to elementary schools and public libraries or for young adults interested in the causes of weather.” —Science Books & Films