Teens explore the history of extreme weather affecting the world today to understand how our changing climate is creating bigger, more destructive storms, the costly effect of these superstorms, and how to stay safe after a natural disaster.

Teens explore the history of climate patterns affecting the world today in this journalistic view of extreme weather. Take a deep dive into the evidence of how our changing climate is creating bigger and more destructive storms. This historical account includes the human events leading up to observable changes, the people involved in studying trends, and the costly effect of superstorms. Striking photos and multiple sidebars provide relevant examples, touching on recent deadly storms and disaster-survival planning. Part of Creative Paperbacks' Odysseys series, this title takes advanced readers on a journey of discovery that promotes critical thinking and awareness of global issues. Includes table of contents, sidebars, captions, bibliography, glossary, websites, and an index.