Some thunderstorms bring pounding hail, wild winds, and bolts of lightning that threaten lives. Winter storms can be equally threatening, bringing wind chills and mountains of snow. This book looks at the severe side of storms, including- hail, wind, and the kinds and causes of lightning- famous storms and blizzards, including the deadly Blizzard of 1888- how severe weather is tracked using Doppler radarA timely new book on Hurricane Katrina has been added to this spectacular series which puts young readers right in the center of disasters. Each book explains the science behind the forces in nature as well as man-made forces that create catastrophic events. Fascinating text and astonishing photographs highlight- some of history's most devastating disasters- the types of destruction these events cause and how they affect people's lives- the people who study, forecast, and observe them- how to stay safe during a natural disaster and what goes into an emergency kit- a simple activity or suggestion for observation