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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"From lightning storms and giant hailstones to fog and snowflakes, find out what affects the weather and the science of forecasting. Look into the eye of a hurricane, meet meteorologists past and present, and discover the impacts of climate change"--Back cover.
5) Feel the fog
Author
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
Series
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 of this volume 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...
8) Field guide to the weather: learn to identify clouds and storms, forecast the weather, and stay safe
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
A handy reference to meteorology and to the types of weather phenomena that one might encounter at home or in nature. It includes an introduction to the basics of meteorology-explaining the aspects of the atmosphere that dictate how weather works. From there, the field guide moves in to look at a variety of individual weather topics: cloud formation (and cloud-type identification), various forms of precipitation, and much more. The author goes on...
10) Weather
Author
Series
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
Illustrations, simple text, and dramatic photographs describe all kinds of weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes.
Author
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Weather is one of Earth's last wild things. Although we can predict it, we cannot control it. It profoundly affects our culture, our economy, our well-being and our daily lives. This book provides a comprehensive visual guide to weather in all its manifestations. Clearly written and richly illustrated, it explains how the weather engine works, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, fires and droughts. Weather also explains the effect of climate...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A handy reference to the awesome forces of nature we witness every day. For anyone who is dazzled by dramatic displays of wind, thunder, and lightning, Weather For Dummies is an indispensable guide to the basic science behind these daily phenomena. From frontal systems to jet streams, this book gives you the tools you need to understand the climate around you. It includes: explanations for the hottest weather topics including El Nino, global warming,...
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 8
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.
19) Air
Author
Series
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...
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Language
English
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"Heat is the first order threat that drives all other impacts of the climate crisis. And as the temperature rises, it is revealing fault lines in our governments, politics, economy, and values. The hotter it gets, the deeper and wider our fault lines will open. The Heat Will Kill You First is about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing and the impact that will have on everything from our food supply to disease outbreaks. Goodell's...
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