Books with title Storms

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to storms! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is a storm in this informative picture book! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.Sixteen million storms occur every year, all around the world. Some drop more than 125 million gallons of water in just twenty minutes. Others give off more electrical energy than a city uses in a week.Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards."A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling." —Horn Book.Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather:EarthquakesGlobal WarmingHurricanesLightningTornadoesWeatherWildfires

First in the Elemental series: “A refreshingly human paranormal romance” in which a girl stumbles into a world of adventure, danger, and romantic intrigue (Kirkus Reviews). Thanks to her vindictive ex-boyfriend, Becca Chandler is suddenly getting attention from all the guys—and not the kind of attention she wants. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a fight in the school parking lot. He’s a nice enough boy, even if he is a bit odd—he barely even fought back against his attackers. But Becca soon discovers that Chris is no weakling. Chris is different. Way different: he can control water—just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They’re powerful. Dangerous. And they have been marked for death. And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca. But secrets are hard to keep when your life is at stake. So when Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, proves to be a possible ally, Becca thinks she can trust him. But when Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, Becca must uncover which one is hiding the most dangerous truth of all. Because a storm is coming . . . In this first book in the Elemental series, Brigid Kemmerer launches a thrilling new young adult series full of “magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise” (Erica O’Rourke).

Humanity on the Brink of EnslavementWith tensions mounting and the mind-control patch about to roll-out throughout their corner of the universe, the whole human population is in danger.Having just avoided a vicious attack, the Chesed is damaged and in no fit state to go into battle.Bentley’s common sense prevails and the Three are persuaded to dock for repairs.>>>And then things get weird.As in Legba, other-worldly, weird.In a race against the clock can Bentley figure out how to mount an assault that they can actually win?Or are they doomed for failure?>>>Find out now in this make-or-break episode of The Sword Mage Chronicles.Scroll Up and Grab Your Copy Today!

In a future United States under the power of a charismatic leader, everyone gets the Mark at age thirteen. The Mark lets citizen shop, go to school, and even get medical care―without it, you are on your own. Few refuse to get the Mark. Those who do . . . disappear.Logan Langly went in to get his Mark, but he backed out at the last minute. Ever since, he’s been on the run from government agents and on a quest to find his sister Lily, who disappeared when she went to get her Mark five years earlier. His journey leads him to befriend the Dust, a vast network of Markless individuals who dissent against the iron-grip rule of the government. Along the way to the capital to find Lily, the Dust receive some startling information from the Markless community, opening their eyes to the message of Christianity and warning that humanity is now entering the End of Days.In Storm, Logan and his friends are the leaders of the Markless revolution. But while some Markless are fighting Chancellor Cylis’ army, the Dust is busy trying to find a cure for a horrible epidemic sweeping through the Marked. And it's difficult for them to know who to trust, especially when they aren't sure if Logan's sister Lily, one of the commanders in Cylis' army, is on their side or not. And all across the nation―and the world―the weather has become less stable and a storm is brewing that bigger than any of them could have ever imagined.Meets national education standards.

The epic, thrilling conclusion to the Huntress trilogy. A stunning fantasy adventure, perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Philip Pullman, Piers Torday, Abi Elphinstone, Katherine Rundell and Frances Hardinge.Stag's army marches on, and up in the Sky fortress of Hackles, Mouse tries to keep hopeful as allies from different Tribes join forces to fight him. Mouse is forbidden to leave the mountain – but when their leader is kidnapped, she knows she must go in search of the last Opal, even if this means breaking her promise to Da . . . Mouse is soon heading for the lands of the blood thirsty Fang tooths. And as rumours fly about there turn of an ancient evil, Mouse knows that she and her crew will soon face their biggest battle – for their Tribes, for their lives – for their world as they know it. The storm is coming . . . Sky-soaring, beast-chattering, dream-dancing,draggle-riding, terrodyl-flying, world-saving adventure.

Explore the many wonders of nature found in Earths sky and beyond in Sky Science. This series inspires young readers with a lifelong curiosity about science and the natural world. Each book introduces core concepts in the study of sky science through visual diagrams, vibrant photos, and hands-on experiments. Compelling biographies, timelines, and maps add scope and context to each subject.

There are about 800 tornadoes in the United States every year. On Jupiter, a cyclone twice the size of Earth has been spinning for more than 300 years. Learn these and other fascinating facts about some of the most powerful forces of nature in Storms, a Sky Science book.This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content.This book comes alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.