Describes thunderstorms and how they form.

"A countdown of five of the most devastating thunderstorms provides thrills as readers discover more about the features of this loud, lightning-bearing weather phenomenon"--

During a frightful thunderstorm, Brother and Sister Bear learn that Mama and Papa's love and protection are better blessings than more Bearbie dolls and video games.

The 30/30 rule: Go inside if you hear thunder within 30 seconds of a lightning flash. Wait at least 30 minutes after you hear thunder before going back outside.

Grandma finds a way to dispel her grandchild's fear of thunderstorms.

Buster the puppy ignores the warning signs as all the animals around him prepare for an approaching thunderstorm.

Puddle cannot make his friend Toot stop moping until a huge thunderstorm clears the air.

"Baby Bear, Little Bear, and Young Bear are scared of a storm. So one by one they climb into bed with their dad. "What scaredy-bears you are!" he says. But when there's a rat-tat-tat at the door and the lights go out, Daddy Bear is not quite as brave as he seems . . ."---Provided by publisher.

While sitting through a fearsome thunderstorm that has put the lights out, Thomas hears a story from Grandfather's boyhood, when Grandfather was afraid of thunderstorms.

"It's a mad dash for shelter as rain sweeps into an urban neighborhood. Where to go? The subway! It's the perfect place to wait out the wind and weather. Strangers share smiles and umbrellas and take delight in the experience of a city thunderstorm."-- Dust jacket.