This informational picture book is all about extreme weather. This book also gives a brief introduction of Al Roker and his career. The book also discusses the importance of meteorologists along with the tools and instruments that are used to predict weather. It is detailed enough to explain each weather phenomenon such as flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and so forth, but it is not overwhelming. The book explains how each weather phenomenon works or is created. Also, additional weather facts or trivia are also sprinkled throughout the book adding interesting detail. I felt that the information in this book was relative and not repetitive. The pictures were vivid, colorful, and relevant which added extra important information to each subject. Overall, I feel this is a great book to discuss extreme weather along with the importance of meteorologist. The ideal age range for this book would be 8-12 years or 4-6th graders. ( )