Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to storms! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is a storm in this informative picture book!  This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Sixteen million storms occur every year, all around the world. Some drop more than 125 million gallons of water in just twenty minutes. Others give off more electrical energy than a city uses in a week. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. "A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling." —Horn Book. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather: Earthquakes Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Tornadoes Weather Wildfires