21st Century Kids: Experience Extreme & Wild Weather

Mona Gilbert, Children's Librarian, Northridge Branch Library,
Extreme weather - lightning over a city
“Our planet is warming due to pollution from human activities. And a warming climate increases the likelihood of extreme weather.”—Gloria Reuben

Every day in the news we hear about some extreme weather event happening in the United States. These events impact homes, livelihoods, and life itself. Constant occurrences require bold solutions to decrease extreme weather frequency and strength. The first step is to explore types of wild weather events, survival methods, and what actions can be taken to alter our planet's future. Here is a list of books for aspiring meteorologists and climate warriors.


Experience Extreme & Wild Weather in Books


Book cover for Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate
Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate
Reed, M. K.

Book cover for A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas
A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas
Tougias, Mike

Book cover for The Tornado Scientist: Seeing Inside Severe Storms
The Tornado Scientist: Seeing Inside Severe Storms
Carson, Mary Kay

Book cover for Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina
Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina
Philbrick, W. R.

Book cover for When the Sky Breaks: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and the Worst Weather in the World
When the Sky Breaks: Hurricanes, Tornadoes, and the Worst Weather in the World
Winchester, Simon

Book cover for Tornado Terror
Tornado Terror
Tarshis, Lauren.

Book cover for Tsunamis
Tsunamis
Harmon, Daniel E.

Book cover for The Lightning Catcher
The Lightning Catcher
Cameron, Anne.

Book cover for Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
Fighting to Survive Natural Disasters: Terrifying True Stories
Burgan, Michael

Book cover for Wild Weather Trivia
Wild Weather Trivia
Palmer, Kristin


 

 

 

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