climatology

Presents an introduction to weather, explaining what it is, examining the causes of changing weather conditions and climate, looking at the work of meteorologists, and including activities and science project ideas.

Introduces the science behind weather, covering such topics as temperature, wind, and water.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about climates, and conducts an experiment that demonstrates the formation of condensation on hot and cold surfaces.

"Find out how scientists measure climate change, see how carbon dioxide afffects the temperature of the Earth's atmosphere, and hear about the role of fossil fuels"--Container.

Investigative reporter Donal MacIntyre presents a firsthand exploration of weather, studying cold by enduring subzero temperatures in his underwear, learning about wind power in a 100-mph wind tunnel, and comparing wet and dry heat by visiting Belize and the Sahara.

Readers will want to don their raincoats as they learn about the torrential downpours that pound parts of India, Hawaii, and South America. How this precipitation affects the people, animals, and landscape of these sites will astound readers and remind them of the awesome power of nature. Colorful maps, fun fact boxes, and illustrative photographs support the eye-opening information in this text, which includes such important science curriculum topics as the water cycle and weather-related events such as flooding and monsoons.

Highlights a wide variety of weather conditions by taking a tour around the world and examining weather in different places on the same day in March.

Provides illustrated, step-by-step instructions for simple science experiments that focus on weather and climate, and includes troubleshooting and safety tips.

"Examines what is known about weather--storms, predictions, climate, and other characteristics--and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Sumerians to the recent past, believed to be true"--Provided by publisher.

Jaden's summer visit with her meteorologist father, who has just returned from spending four years in Russia conducting weather experiments not permitted in the United States, fills her with apprehension and fear as she discovers that living at her father's planned community Placid Meadows is anything but placid.