Books like Twisters by Rick Thomas

Describes how tornadoes and hurricanes form and the damage they do.

A Q&A reference guide that answers children’s questions about tornadoes, hurricanes, and weather, with examples like "Where do most tornadoes strike?" and "How long do hurricanes last?"

How do tornadoes form? Where do tornadoes strike? How can you stay safe during a tornado? Read this book to discover the answers!

Look out for these public enemies—mosquitoes—as they are after blood! Mosquito females need a meal of blood before they can lay their eggs. They target humans and animals and zoom in for a feast. But these insects may do more harm than causing itchy welts. Mosquitoes can also pass along a number of serious and deadly diseases to those they bite. Humans have developed a number of ways to get rid of mosquitoes, from spreading chemicals to putting mosquito larvae-eating fish in ponds. Yet mosquitoes are also a food source for many animals. Without these pests, birds, bats, and other animals in the food chain might be affected. In this exciting book, you can learn what makes mosquitoes similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about mosquitoes’ bodies, both inside and out. And you can perform activities that help you understand how mosquitoes feed and what you can do to keep them away. Learn more about this exciting member of nature’s fascinating Insect World!

Learn about blizzards, their dangers, and how to stay safe.

Wild Weather—for young readers—explores the most intense natural weather events with vibrant photographs and factual information, helping children learn about storm science while developing reading skills.

Where do animals live? Find out about the different shapes and sizes of their homes.

While on their way to Weatherama Amusement Park to attend the Wild Weather Show, Ms. Frizzle and her class get a first-hand lesson in the forces of nature as they fly directly into the heart of a powerful tornado.

A true adventure and informative guide to sharks and marine life.

Now you can discover the answers to these and many other fascinating questions about engineering for yourself with this fun-filled resource. Janice VanCleave's Engineering for Every Kid presents entertaining, challenging experiments and activities to help you understand the different types of engineering there are--including structural, solar, electrical, and chemical--and how each is applied to real world everyday situations. Each of the activities is broken down into its purpose, a list of easy-to-find materials, step-by-step instructions, expected results, and a simple scientific explanation. Plus, the book's 25 projects can easily be used in the classroom, as the basis of a science fair project, or at home just for fun!

Jaden spends her summer with her meteorologist father, soon to settle in the quiet community of Placid Meadows. However, the town is anything but peaceful, and Jaden must confront the fears that arise when her father’s research uncover dangerous weather threats.