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41) Clouds
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Clouds, children learn about different types of clouds, what clouds are made of, how they form, and why clouds are an important part of our weather"--
42) Wind
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 18 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Wind, children learn what wind does, how the wind can vary in strength from gentle breezes to hurricanes and tornadoes, and how the wind can help us"--
43) Weather
Author
Publisher
Rourke Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes how the water cycle contributes to weather and climate, explains the importance of the sun on climate, and discusses the changes brought on by seasons and storms.
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Thunder and lightning, children learn about different types of lightning, what thunder and lightning are, what causes lightning, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur"--Provided by publisher.
45) Snow
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 18 x 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Snow, children learn what snow is made of, how it is formed, and why it is an important part of our weather"--
47) Weather
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
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...
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First US editon.
Physical Desc
57 pages : color illustrations ; 35 cm
Language
English
Description
"Learn the science of the sky in this introductory guide to weather. Understand how snowflakes form, why it can rain frogs, how we predict the weather, and how we know what weather was like a long time ago. Then use your new knowledge to understand and observe the weather around you." --
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
272 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
From understanding how weather forms in Earth's atmosphere to surviving extreme heat waves and record-breaking cold temperatures, everything you want to know about weather is in Ultimate Weatherpedia.
50) Weather
Author
Language
English
Description
Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.
Author
Series
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
119 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.
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
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"What is the first sign of spring? And what is the last glimpse of winter? The joy of the changing seasons means saying hello to new but familiar rituals, like spring picnics in the park or homemade lemonade in summer. But there's also the bittersweet feeling of doing something for the last time, like mowing the lawn one final time on a brown day in autumn, or watching the last of the geese fly south in the early weeks of winter. Whichever way you...
54) Forces of nature
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
An exploration of weather that provides information on thunderstorms, earthquakes, blizzards, hurricanes, and other phenomena and offers tips on how to prepare for and stay safe during extreme weather conditions.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
150 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"A meditative, immersive take on the weather around us. Sophisticated nonfiction picture book with informational content. Illustrated with striking atmospheric paintings. Includes calls to action for the reader, inviting them to observe and inquire about the outdoors. Through four chapters--sun, rain, ice and snow, and extreme weather--this book explores different weather phenomena, from rainbows and sunsets to clouds, frost, and rainstorms. Evocative...
56) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), col.maps ; 29 cm + 1 CD-Rom (digital ; 4 3/4 in.).
Language
English
Description
"Discover the world's weather--from heat waves and droughts to blizzards and floods"--Cover. Includes discussion of why the climate may change in the future.
Author
Publisher
Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses how weather has shaped the world we live in, and how humans have learned to live in almost every climate that can be found on Earth. --
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Is each snowflake unique? What comes first: thunder or lightning? What causes the seasons? Whatever the weather question a child has--from sunshine to storms or snow--the fascinating answers are right here!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Full Tilt Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina reached New Orleans. It was a category 5 hurricane, with winds up to 175 miles per hour. The entire city had been ordered to evacuate. But those who could not leave sought shelter around the city, and had to endure as, in a single day, 80% of New Orleans flooded, some areas covered in 20 feet of water. Iron Will: Surviving the Storm recounts five stories of deadly storms and their impact on those forced to weather...
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