rain

This engaging and educational picture book about protecting our waterways follows a classroom as they build a rain garden, empowering readers with the tools to reduce pollution, diminish flooding and create a habitat for wildlife.

An almost unbearably hot day of one hundred degrees is transformed as raindrops fall one by one, culminating in a downpour.

This book features a high/low approach to meteorological phenomenon, focusing on the history, facts and figures, and technology of hurricanes. Offers diagrams and sources to more information.

"Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals' points of view . . . Bravelands faces its final test. As water dwindles and food becomes scarce, Whisper the water buffalo must embrace a strength she never knew. Stride the cheetah embarks on a dangerous journey--a final attempt to bring rain to Bravelands. But the quest will lead him into the underworld of spirits, where his most fearsome enemy awaits. And Breathstealer the hyena faces a choice. The Great Devourer pours poison in her ear, promising strength and survival for her and her entire clan. But his plans would send her down a dark path of no return. Can Bravelands come together to vanquish this great evil? Or will their home be torn apart?"--Provided by publisher.

Take a journey into the weird and wonderful world of the weather! Prepare to be swept off your feet by the wind and experience all the different types of wild weather firsthand! From sunshine to snow, rain to hurricanes, swot up on how our weather works, and find out exactly how it shapes our planet. With a quiz included at the back of the book, readers can test themselves on the knowledge they have learned! Packed with lively illustrations to reveal the wonderful weather, this delightful factual picture book is perfect for a parent and child to read together or to explore independently.

How does rain form and fall? What are some ways to stay safe when rainy weather turns dangerous? Learn the answer to these questions and more.

Hurricane season blows in every summer and fall. Weather conditions are perfect for these windy and rainy storms. We know they happen every year. Find out how we can prepare and keep safe.

Major storms lead to too much water on the ground, causing floods. Location matters! Predicting and preparing for floods helps people stay safe and recover from disaster.

"A young girl is thrilled to spend the day with her big sister, but things don't go as planned. It's so hot outside-legs-stick-to-the-seat hot-that her ice cream melts and then it rains. Their plans must change, and then change again as the library closes just before they arrive. But big sister knows just what to do next--even if it's nothing besides splashing in puddles and looking at the stars. The day isn't anything like little sister expected . . . it's better"--Provided by publisher.

A girl and her father are outside playing one day when first one, then another, and soon a whole pit-a-patter of raindrops starts to fall. The droops, plops, dots, and drips increase as they speed home and find fun and creative things to do inside together waiting out the rain.