From forest-wide infernos to howling winds and rain, severe weather continues to inspire both awe and fear. This exciting series provides fascinating facts about several types of severe weather, including how they form, the most extreme weather events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe. Each book pairs short paragraphs of easy-to-read-text with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest levels of grades 3-7.