Books in Blastoff! Readers: Extreme Weather series

The Midwestern United States was nicknamed "The Dust Bowl" in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things, and the importance of conserving water.

Underwater earthquakes, volcanoes, and mudslides can cause tsunami waves that reach land and wreak havoc. Children will learn how tsunamis develop, how they are detected, and their devastating impact on communities.

Winter winds blow snow at 35 miles per hour or more for at least three hours during a blizzard! Young readers will learn how blizzards form and why blizzard conditions temporarily shut down communities.

Take cover-a tornado is coming! This book teaches young readers storm safety tips as it explains how twisters form, behave, and are tracked and predicted.

Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane's eye usually has calm weather and clear skies. Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas.

Roads become slick when freezing rain falls. Drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles and crash into each other. This book introduces children to unpredictable ice storms by explaining their cause and effect.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of ice storms. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of droughts. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of hurricanes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of tornadoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of tsunamis. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the characteristics of blizzards. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.