The weather becomes more extreme as Earth's atmosphere heats up. Today's storms drop record amounts of rain that cause disastrous floods while massive snowfalls shut down cities. The Planet in Danger series presents Extreme Climate, Extreme Storms, an in-depth look at today's super-strong rainstorms, hurricanes, and floods. Climate refugees provide eyewitness stories of lives uprooted by extreme weather while scientists share expert viewpoints and the latest research. Fast facts give readers added pieces of information. Color images and maps offer dramatic visual evidence. A glossary boosts vocabulary and a list of suggested resources opens the door to further exploration.