Johnson, Robin

"What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornadoes called "twisters"? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down"--Provided by publisher.

A look at hurricanes, covering how they form and are named, safety, categories, and more.

Examines the Great Depression, including the events leading up to it, what it was like during that time, and how the New Deal revived the economy.

Provides information about temperature, discussing the four seasons, how it is measured, heat waves, and more.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to tornados, including how they are formed, when and where they happen and more.

Explains what thunderstorms are and where and why they occur, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with intense wind, rain, thunder, and lightning.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to heat waves, including where and when they happen, what their effects can be and more.

Describes how and why floods happen, discusses the damage they cause and ways to control them.

Simple text and photographs introduce young readers blizzards, including where and why blizzards happen, what to do to prepare for a blizzard and more.

Examines the economic aspects of making a movie, looking at costs for development, production, promotion, and distribution.