"Tornadoes, typhoons, and other weather phenomena"--Cover.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47).
Contents
Introduction -- Predicting the future -- Storms. Thunderstorms -- Tornadoes -- Derechos and dust storms -- Hailstorms -- Winter storms -- Tropical cyclones -- Dangerous conditions. Drought -- Fog -- Extreme heat -- Extreme cold -- Aftermath. Floods -- Wildfires -- Landslides -- Avalanches -- The final word -- Biggest, deadliest, most extreme -- Glossary -- Learn more.
Summary
Dive deep into a world of weather with everyone's favorite meteorologist, Al Roker! With this book that covers a wide range of topics, readers will learn about the conditions that generate unique weather occurrences like red sprites, thundersnow, and fogsicles. Facts, colorful spreads, and pictures will hook children and adults alike as they uncover the mysteries of extreme weather -- some they never even knew existed!-- Source other than Library of Congress.