"Excellent...[A] strength of the volume is the accuracy and sophistication of the science that is presented, without losing simple sentence structure and the clear presentation of ideas."--Science Books & Films Wind and rain, snowflakes and sunshine: all kids wonder how the weather works. How can we forecast whether there will be blue skies or rain? Why do we have thunder and lightning? Answer these questions and more with entertaining experiments and other smart science activities geared towards youngsters in the second and third grades.

How does weather work and how does it affect people's lives? Find out about the weather, from clouds and fog to snow, sleet, and hail.

A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series! Did you know the hottest temperature ever recorded was 134° F (56.7° C) on July 10, 1913 in Death Valley, California? The highest recorded surface wind speed was in the May 3, 1999, Oklahoma tornado, measured at 302 mph (486 kph)! The most snow to fall in a one-year period is 102 feet (3,150 cm) at Mount Rainier, Washington, from February 19, 1971 to February 18, 1972! From the practical to the pretty amazing, this book gives essential details into understanding what weather is, how it works, and how other forces that impact on it. Learn why storm chasers and hurricane hunters do what they do and how they are helping to solve storm connected mysteries. Discover what makes winter storms both beautiful and deadly, as well as what is behind weather phenomena like St. Elmo’s Fire. Find important information on climate history and answers to the modern questions of supposed climate change. Get safety tips for preventing dangerous weather related injuries like those from lightning strikes, uncover why thunderstorms form, as well as what we know about the mechanics of a tornado and other extreme weather examples like flash floods, hurricanes and more. A fresh and compelling look at wild and awesome examples of weather in this revised and updated book in the Wonders of Creation series!

Presents a collection of poems by American poet Frederick Seidel.

Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of summer to the cold, crisp nights of winter, youngsters will learn all about the four seasons, as well as what the sun is, how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow, and so much more.

Based on current brain research, this ready-to-use lesson engages first graders using the ABC Professors strategy. Encourage students with strategies designed to activate class participation and foster student achievement related to weather.

See how snowflakes and lightning storms form and learn the real effects of climate change in this kids ebook about weather. 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. This eco-focussed ebook includes facts and illustrations showing how weather forms, the ways in which it changes over time, and how we can use its power.

A simple exploration of snow, examining how these icy flakes of precipitation develop, the ways in which snow can be used and enjoyed, and the problems that snow can cause.

New in Paper With its humorous approach, fascinating facts, great pictures, and cool projects, there's no better introduction to the often wacky world of weather than this. It covers all the ins and out of how weather works: atmosphere and air pressure; sunshine, rain, storms, and wind; and strange phenomena. Travel the globe to examine different climates and systems. Check out wild weather phenomena, including tornadoes and hurricanes. Keep a weather log, and make a real barometer, thermometer, and wind vane. Every chapter has a "Forecaster's Corner" that children can use to make their own accurate forecasts and a "Weather Challenge" sidebar. All this, and weather lore, quotes, and statistics will get (and keep) kids' attention.

Age range 5+ Did you know that, in 2009, a massive dust storm inAustralia blew red dust and sand all the way to New Zealand, where it turnedthe glaciers pink? That, in 1899, Cyclone Mahina plucked dolphins out of theocean in Far North Queensland and deposited them on cliff tops? That it snowedat Uluru in 1997? In Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather, readers are introduced tothe wide range of weather in Australia, with bite-size pieces of informationpresented alongside graphic illustrations to entice young readers. Olderreaders will enjoy the detailed explanations about everything weather, fromwhat causes certain phenomena to reading weather maps, exploring the climate ofthe past and preparing for the climate of the future. With sections aboutAustralia's extreme weather and the effects of climate change, Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weathergently introduces young readers to the challenges of a warming planet andencourages them to be mindful of impact their actions have on the environment. A resource section andglossary of weather words at the back of the book enable a parent, teacher or olderreader to satisfy the deeper interest in weather that the book is sure tostimulate. Link to Teachers' resources here