The weather is confusing, isn’t it? One moment it’s hot, the next it’s raining. But when a child understands common weather systems, it becomes easy for h

Some atmospheric disturbances produce the kind of extreme weather events making the national and international new headlines on a regular basis. Just about ever

Presents a detailed encyclopedia of named hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones, descriptions of storm activity, definitions of meteorological terms, and more.

Discusses thunderstorms, lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes, clouds and precipitation.

Praise for the previous edition: "...a strong pick for any collection strong in weather science at the high school or college levels."—Midwest Book Review "Th