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Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Language
English
Description
Hurricane & Tornado is a compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Striking images, models and illustrations offer a unique view of catastrophic weather conditions allowing readers to see into the eye of a cyclone, witness hailstones the size of tennis balls, and learn how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging surge within a few minutes. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, see...
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
1995
Language
English
Description
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back! Count on Ms. Frizzle to teach anything but an ordinary lesson on meteorology. Flying through the clouds in the Magic School Bus, Ms. Frizzle's class experiences a hurricane-and even a tornado-firsthand. During their thrilling ride through the sky, Arnold...
8) Lightning
Author
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce emergent readers to the science behind lightning and thunder. Includes picture glossary and index."--
9) Toad weather
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
On a rainy day, Ally's mom asks her to come outside where, amidst the oil slicks, dripping awnings, and splashing cars, they find a toad migration taking place. Told in story format.
10) Rain
Author
Series
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Through stunning photographs and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different types of weather. In Rain, children learn how rain forms, what floods and droughts are, and why rain is an important part of our weather"--Provided by publisher.
11) Weather
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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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) Inside weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"What makes weather happen? Why do the winds blow? Where are the coldest, hottest, and rainiest places on earth? With eye-catching photos, Inside Weather cracks the meteorological code, teaching kids about the sophisticated equipment scientists use to gather information and make predictions. It explains the difference between 'weather' and 'climate,' presents weird weather phenomena, charts climate zones across the globe, and much more."--Publisher's...
13) Clouds
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Clouds can look different depending on the day: huge and billowing, streaky and wispy, or simply a blanket of gray. While some days don't have clouds at all! Kids know that clouds can affect their daily lives, but how do they form and what do the types of clouds mean for their soccer game or family picnic? This book covers all of that and more in achievable language perfect for struggling readers and those in need of some meteorological review"--...
14) Weather cycles
Author
Series
Publisher
DiscoverRoo, an imprint of Pop!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to basic weather cycles, including seasonal changes and the effects of geography on local climate. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
This title explores tools, methods, discoveries, and careers in the Meteorology field. Accompanying the main text are activities from a water cycle container to a tornado in a jar. These crafts encourage readers to engage with what they learned, solidifying their new knowledge.
16) The weather book
Author
Series
Publisher
Lonely Planet Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the secrets of weather forecasting to discovering 'animal rain', 'ice bombs' and 'ball lightning', this book is a thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. It also looks at the topics of pollution and climate change--how humans can affect the weather, the impact of global warming and, most importantly, what we can all do to help"--
Author
Publisher
Harper/HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
All blizzards are snowstorms, but not all snowstorms are blizzards! What is the difference? How much snow falls during a blizzard? How fast are the winds? How cold does it get during a blizzard? Learn about the blizzard of January 12, 1888 and possibly how the name "blizzard" came to be.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"A meditative, immersive take on the weather around us. Sophisticated nonfiction 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 paintings...
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
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." --
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