Readers will find out how scientists study some of the most extreme weather on Earth, from violent tornadoes to deadly hailstorms. They will also learn about some of the most devastating weather events in history.

Out of a thunderstorm what makes a tornado so deadly? -- Windy and wet, how is a storm surge created? -- The big truth! Hurricane Katrina -- Why did hurricane Katrina become stronger after it left Florida? -- Heat waves, droughts, and wildfires, what major disaster did drought cause during the 1930s? -- Wintry weather, what is windchill? -- Extreme weather and global warming, why does global warming cause an increase in tornadoes and thunderstorms? -- True statistics.