There are many kinds of storms, and they can be scary, but this overview helps readers understand how and why they happen and shows the importance of weather in different parts of the world and out-of-this world on other planets! Looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk-from lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes. Features superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic.

Parents know that the way to help their children overcome their fears is to give them the facts they need to understand what's frightening them. Children know sometimes it's fun to be scared! This title looks at all the big storms created by Mother Nature run amuk. From lightning and thunder to monsoons, hurricanes, and tornadoes - there are facts, yes, but what really comes out is the force and power of the world we live in. There are superlatives, jokes, and best of all, the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic. The cover also makes use of the NG Kids logo, matching the logo used on "NG Kids" magazine with a subscriber base of 1.3 million. Books are levelled and presented to parents, teachers, and librarians with a letter from an expert in the field of reading and education.