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Author
Publisher
Dash! Leveled Readers, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
This title explores the weather that is common to both tropical and temperate rain forests. This title is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.
3) Weather
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather. Eyewitness Weather shows you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather...
4) Feel the fog
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A photographic picture book that explores how fog is formed, how it clears away, why it feels cold, and more"--
Author
Publisher
Magic Cat Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it?s not always easy to see them . . . In this beautiful illustrated collection, 50 moments in nature are paused for you to watch them in detail. Then you should go outside, and explore, and see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Gorgeously illustrated, this charming collection celebrates the small wonders happening...
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Some days it is sunny. Some days it is cloudy. Sometimes we even see a rainbow! What do you know about the weather? With this book, you can become an expert! Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name which days are rainy and which are snowy? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, get clued up on the science behind it and the ways in which it's changing. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be. Discover what the weather was like when the Earth was born and what it could be like in the future. Find out how weather is predicted and the inventions that harness its power.
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2017
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the basics of climate and explains how to make instruments to measure weather conditions. Additional features to aid comprehension include detailed step-by-step illustrations, a clear list of materials, informative captions and callouts, fast facts, suggestions on how kids can make a difference, project tips and possible alterations, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and introductions to the author...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Air pressure and wind are controlling factors of Earth's weather and climate. These forces of nature wield immense power, but how exactly do they work? What is air? What is wind and where does it come from? How can air be measured? What methods do humans use to harness the power of wind? Readers will discover how these incredible phenomenon work and the impact they have on our daily lives"--From the publisher's web site.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Many of us have had the same moment, looking up at a puffy white cloud and wondering, 'what exactly is a cloud made of?' Readers will learn that water travels in a cycle. It evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and forms clouds, and falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain or snow. By examining the water cycle, which is an essential topic in science curriculum, readers will glean a greater awareness of...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Earth's atmospheric layers include the exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere. How and why have scientists divided Earth's atmosphere into these layers? What exactly are these layers made up of? What happens in each layer? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more in this enriching text that supports curricular science studies. Readers will identify the various traits of each of the atmospheric layers,...
13) Air
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"With this engaging look at essential Earth science concepts, your readers will discover the complicated relationship between humans and the air that exists all around us. While air contains oxygen allowing us to breathe, it also contains carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals, which humans put into the atmosphere as air pollution. Air sustains life, but it can also be damaging in the form of deadly weather events. The informative narrative uses simple...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Many places throughout the world experience droughts and heat waves. While the two are not always related, they sometimes go hand in hand. These weather patterns can result in decreased agricultural yields as well as loss of plant, animal, and human life. This book introduces readers to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards. Primary sources and striking full-color images show readers just how much devastation droughts and...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Predicting the weather hasn't always been possible, and even today it isn't always accurate. However, meteorologists do their best to study past and current weather patterns to make educated guesses about how the weather may be in the near future. Meteorologists use a number of tools to help them forecast the weather, such as weather balloons, satellites, and Doppler radar. Readers will learn that these tools help meteorologists forecast the weather...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Each area of the world has a different climate and experiences different weather. For example, weather and climate are different in mountainous regions than in prairies. In the same region, it might be raining in one town but be clear and sunny in the next town over. This book explores just how different the weather can be from one place to another. It also exposes how weather affects the lives of people in different regions around the world. Readers...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Will you get a snow day tomorrow? Or are you hoping for a sunny day for a summer picnic? Readers will learn about weather forecasting and how to make their own weather instruments with three engaging makerspace projects. They'll also learn more about people and events in the history of weather forecasting and the importance of tracking the weather. Budding scientists will enjoy following instructions in the text to create and use their own rain gauge,...
Author
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Heat waves and wildfires occur around the world and have devastating effects, which are often documented on the news. Scientists claim climate change is a major factor in the rise of these damaging natural events that can dramatically transform the earth's geography. Readers are introduced to the causes and effects of heat waves and wildfires through concise main text filled with scientific facts. In addition, helpful fact boxes, informative diagrams,...
19) It's raining!
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--
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