climatology

Children's book icon Margaret Wise Brown - writer of the cherished classic Goodnight Moon - and Caldecott Medal-winner Leonard Weisgard bring young readers an enduring picture book about the magic of nature.   Winner of the 1947 Caldecott Medal, this beautifully moving story centers around a little island in the midst of the wide ocean, and the curious kitten who comes to visit. As the seasons pass, the island and the creatures who call it home witness an ever-changing array of sights, smells, and sounds - proving that, no matter how small, we are all an important part of the world.

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the sights and sounds of nature in each season of the year.

Illustrations and rhyming text explore the sights and sounds of nature in each season of the year. Presented in English and Albanian.

"Geography affects the weather in a number of ways. Mountain ranges affect the weather by directing air currents. Tall mountain peaks force air upward, causing it to cool. This causes clouds to release water in the form of precipitation . . . explains how geographical forms influence the weather. Readers will learn about the ripple effect of changing geography by studying real-world examples"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the changes that occur in a sugar maple tree as the seasons progress.

"If you travel far away, how do you know what type of clothes to pack? You don't want to bring sandals if it's snowing! You need to know what the climate is. Different areas have different climates. Learning about the climates of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather"--Provided by publisher.

"Rhyming text on sleeping in the different seasons"--OCLC.

A three-volume set featuring more than 750 articles, arranged alphabetically by topic, exploring a wide range of topics related to global warming and climate change.

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.

". . . shows how researchers around the globe are studying glaciers, examining the atmosphere, and using computer models to learn about the changing climate"--Provided by publisher.