The fury and power of extreme weather is explored along with its devastating effects on earth's climate. Modern scientific methods of predicting and preparing for storms are featured.

Examines the various types of devastating weather that can affect North America, discussing the differences between hurricanes and tornadoes, their catastrophic impact, storm prediction, and survival techniques.

Build your own barometer; create a cyclone out of household materials; write a newspaper article from the eye of the storm. These are just a few of the ways that this jam-packed science resource makes learning about nature's fury interesting! Students will learn everything they need to know about these dangerous storms in detailed, easy-to-understand explanations. This comprehensive hands-on science unit includes: diagrams and charts; experiments, including reproducible data recording pages; detailed investigations of two of nature's most powerful storms; research and writing projects; hurricane and tornado vocabulary.

An overview of hurricanes and tornadoes discusses what causes such storms, how they are studied, famous storms and their aftermath, and how rescue teams prepare for these events.

Answers questions about hurricanes and tornadoes.

Explains what hurricanes and tornadoes are, describes the damage these powerful storms can do, and explains how scientists study the weather to predict such storms.

What is it like getting caught in a hurricane or a tornado? How does Earth’s geography recover after enduring such disastrous weather? Questions such as these are answered in this engaging text that supports common areas of science curricula. Scenarios involving getting caught in dangerous weather are described, giving readers a glimpse of what it’s like to experience a hurricane or tornado. The text is supplemented with informative fact boxes, well-organized diagrams, and breathtaking, full-color photographs. This is sure to be a thrilling read for those interested in extreme weather and the destruction it causes.