Explains how and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to follow when lightning is flashing.

"Dressed in their costumes, Ollie and his siblings go out on Halloween night and have a scary but fun adventure." --

A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.

"Ages 3-6."-- "What starts as a blue-sky day begins to turn into rolling thunder as a storm brews."--

"Like all peas, Pea loves to roll. So when a no-good strawberry dares him to roll all the way off the farm, he swears he can do it--eazy me-zee! But along the way, a powerful thunderstorm strikes and bounces Pea off course...and right into two unlikely new buds: a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all, and a bird named Jay who can't figure out how to fly. On their own they may not look like much, but if this trio can stick together, they just...

With their rumbling thunder and flashing lightning, these storms are spectacular to witness. However, lightning bolts can prove deadly and thunderstorms can be the source of dangerous tornadoes and damaging hail. This informative volume both illuminates the dangers thunderstorms pose and offers helpful steps readers can take to keep themselves safe during one. Also featured are stunning photos of both the storms themselves and the destruction they...

"As children go to sleep, trucks of all kinds team up in the sky to create a thunderstorm." --

Franklin is afraid of the thunderstorm that occurs while he is playing at his friend Fox's house, until they all start offering amusingexplanations for the thunder and lightning.

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.

"Dark clouds fill the sky, rain falls hard, lightning flashes, and thunder booms--it's a thunderstorm! In this interesting title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs." --