weather

"As the planet warms, a ripple effect takes place: greenhouse gas emissions create warmer weather, which leads to heat waves, which then contribute to forest fires. Taking a hopeful yet realistic approach, this book encourages readers to understand the relationship between intensifying heat and disaster. It discusses . . . scientific research, shows examples of heat waves and forest fires all over the world, and encourages citizen engagement with stories of young activists. Through . . . facts, photographs, and charts, readers will understand the connection between global warming and disasters like heat waves and forest fires"--Provided by publisher.

Earth's atmosphere plays a key role in maintaining the overall health of the planet. It is made of a very thin layer of air, which covers every inch of Earth's surface up to the edge of space. Readers of this engaging volume will learn all about the atmosphere, from its composition and behavior to how it affects life on Earth. Eye-catching photographs pair closely with age-appropriate text, supporting a deeper understanding of the curriculum-based content.

"Funnels of fire fly through the sky, rain the color of blood falls from clouds above, and bolts of heat hotter than the surface of the sun flash to Earth. Weather isn't always rainbows and fluffy cumulous clouds. Whether it's raining cats and dogs (or frogs, as it did once in a small Serbian town) or it hasn't rained a drop in years (or even a drought lasting more than a decade), weather can be wild. Discover the extreme facts about weather in this kooky book"--.

"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 scientists do, why weather works differently on the coast and inland, and much more"--.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces sunshine to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Pancake ice, floebergs, glaciers, icicles . . . cold temperatures create an astonishing variety of ice forms! Welcome winter with a poetic exploration of ice on land and at sea in this evocative and atmospheric picture book"--Provided by publisher.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces wind to young readers through leveled text and related photos.

Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to snow. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade.

Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces thunderstorms to young readers through leveled text and related photos.