Al Roker's Extreme Weather; Tornadoes, Typhoons, and Other Weather Phenomena

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 6, 2018

Review

This book covers a lot of weather. Double page spreads with lots of photographs cover the extreme storms we usually think of, but also some that are not familiar, such as derechos, or wind storms. Side Boxes add more facts. Photographs do a good job of illustrating just what is being discussed. At the back, there is a section devoted to the aftermath of such things as wild fires, landslides, and floods. The last page lists "biggest, deadliest, and most extreme" storm related records. Al Roker is certainly identified with being a weather reporter, but also with entertainment. He does not appear to have any formal training in weather forecasting.

Overall Book Score: good