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Earth's weather and natural disasters are important topics in the early elementary curriculum, but they're also dazzling, high-interest subjects that are sure to wow readers of all ages. Text about storms, blizzards, hurricanes, tornadoes, and more is accompanied by amazing photographs of weather phenomena. Where is the rainiest place on Earth? Which hurricane earned the nickname 'Frankenstorm'? How hot is a bolt of lightning?.

Provides an overview of droughts, including how they form, the most extreme events in history, and how science and technology help keep people safe.

Throughout history, people have both worshipped and feared the weather for its tremendous power. Weather has a role in culture, economies and even in how people interpret the concept of time. Weather is such an integral part of the daily routine that most people forget how truly powerful of a force weather actually is. Chances are, you check the weather quite often. If you play sports, have an outdoor school activity, or are planning an outing with your family, the weather is a factor. Even though the weather dictates a great deal regarding how we live our lives, very few of us stop to truly understand what weather actually is. This book teaches the six fundamental aspects of weather, and each book in The New Weather series provides very interesting information about everything you have ever wanted to know about weather and climate. Readers can explore how scientists study the weather, learn about weather-related careers, and explore some of the most extreme weather on our planet.

Extreme weather can be exciting and terrifying at the same time. More and more, extreme weather events are in the news. From hurricanes to heat waves, this book studies the most fascinating extreme weather events of all time and outlines the powerful forces that drive them. Learn about both blizzards and blazing hot temperatures, but also learn about weather events you may never have heard of. For example, do you know what a haboob is? This book covers everything from firenados to fata morganas, so be sure to read it from cover to cover. You can amaze your friends with all your extreme weather knowledge about some of our planet's most interesting phenomena. Each book in The New Weather series provides very interesting information about everything you have ever wanted to know about weather. Readers can learn weather fundamentals, explore weather-related careers, and learn how scientists study the weather.

Have you always been fascinated by the weather? If so, you could study the weather at a university. This fantastic book gives readers an overview of weather study. From fundamentals of meteorology to the latest state-of-the-art weather instrumentation, this compelling volume highlights how the weather is studied on land, in the oceans and even in space. You can even do your own experiments from home. Weather is such an integral part of the daily routine that most people forget how truly powerful of a force weather actually is. Why not study that powerful force of nature every day? Each book in The New Weather series provides very interesting information about everything you have ever wanted to know about weather. Readers can learn weather fundamentals, explore weather-related careers, and be amazed by some of the most extreme weather on our planet.

"Each area of the world has a different climate and experiences different weather. For example, weather and climate are different in mountainous regions than in prairies. In the same region, it might be raining in one town but be clear and sunny in the next town over. This book explores just how different the weather can be from one place to another. It also exposes how weather affects the lives of people in different regions around the world"--Publisher.

"Seasons, precipitation, wind, clouds, storms, climate change, and other weather-related phenomena are explained for young readers. Includes glossary"--Provided by publisher.

Explores different aspects of the weather using a question and answer format, discussing heat, clouds, and more.

Is weather the same as climate? They are indeed different. Weather changes from day to day, whereas climate indicates a given weather pattern over a larger expanse of time, even thousands of years. This book explores the relationships between weather and climate, and how weather may affect the timely issue of climate change. The earth has experienced a period of rising temperatures that has alarmed both scientists and environmental activists. Does weather play a role? After reading this compelling book, readers will understand so much more about both weather and climate and the close relationship they share. Each book in The New Weather series provides very interesting information about everything you have ever wanted to know about weather. Readers can learn weather fundamentals, explore how scientists study the weather, and be amazed by some of the most extreme weather on our planet.

Simple text and illustrations provide basic facts about weather.