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Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Ever wondered what causes a storm, why clouds come in so many shapes, or how to predict the weather? This awesome book on meteorology puts the answers in the reader's hands. Readers will get firsthand experience with this epic branch of science through fun experiments they can do in their own backyard or park. Hands-on projects help readers grasp abstract concepts. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs guide readers through each activity....
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As snowpocalypse descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer...
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
Language
English
Description
"The Heat Will Kill You First is about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing. It is about why spring is coming a few weeks earlier and fall is coming a few weeks later and the impact that will have on everything from our food supply to disease outbreaks. It is about what will happen to our lives and our communities when typical summer days in Chicago or Boston go from 90° F to 110°F. A heatwave, Goodell explains, is a predatory...
5) Icy
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to icy weather conditions, when they occur, and the other weather patterns associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Embark on a fascinating foray into the complex and enthralling field of meteorology: the study of the weather. In the 24 engaging lectures of Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather, learn about the often surprising, always intriguing interactions that make up our world's climate.
Author
Series
Wheel of time volume 7
Language
English
Description
A fantasy tale in a world where only women are allowed to practice magic. What's more, they will fight to preserve this feminine monopoly. When shepherd Rand al'Thor discovers he has the gift of magic, he is in for trouble. By the author of Lord of Chaos.
The war for humanity's survival has begun. Rand al' Thor, the Dragon Reborn, has escaped the snares of the White Tower and the first of the rebel Aes Sedai have sworn to follow him. Attacked by...
8) Windy
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to the wind, what causes it, and the weather associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
9) Foggy
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to the phenomenon of fog, when it occurs, and the other weather associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
10) Cloudy
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to various types of clouds, what they're made of, and the different types of weather they can bring. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
11) 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...
12) Snowy
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to snow, how it forms, where it falls, and even its benefits. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
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!"--
15) 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
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...
17) Precipitation
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce precipitation to young readers.
18) Sunny
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2019
Language
English
Description
"A very simple introduction to the phenomenon of sunshine, when it optimally occurs, and the weather patterns associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Building on your understanding of how the ocean affects weather, turn your attention to the tropical cyclone, generally known as the hurricane or typhoon. Examine the typical structures of the tropical cyclone, and investigate the conditions needed to unleash these dangerous storms.
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