weather forecasting

Explains the fundamentals of meteorology, discussing weather forecasting techniques, and different types of weather; looks at how the weather influences various aspects of life; examines the factors that contribute to climate; and details the factors that contribute to a modern weather forecast.

A simple introduction to the work meteorologists do, discussing where they work, the tools that they use, and their importance to the community they serve.

Brief text and pictures present different kinds of weather and suggest how to tell from the sky what the day may be like.

When Punxsutawney Phyllis forecasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day for the Spring Treasure Hunt, everyone thinks she is pulling a prank.

Explains the basic characteristics of weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.

Discusses climates and seasons, wind and rain, warm and cold fronts, atmospheric pressure, and weather prediction. Features activities, games, and experiments.

Discusses why people watch weather, what they observe, how they collect data, and what that data can tell us.

Discusses the tools and techniques used by meteorologists to predict the weather, including doppler radar, satellite technology, and advanced computer models.

An introduction to weather forecasting, describing some of the methods and tools used.

Explains what makes weather, why it changes so often, and how it affects humans and animals. Includes activities and experiments.