weather forecasting

Simple text and photographs describe what the weather is like in the fall.

An introduction to weather and climate, its causes, processes, effects, and why it is important.

Features lab experiments dealing with the weather and weather forecasting. Each lab includes questions and suggestions for further pursuits.

Weather is all around us. We cannot control it, but it is an important part of our lives.

"Weather Watchers: Predicting the Weather gives young readers an introduction to the science behind weather prediction. This book includes an age-appropriate activity that enhances comprehension, which can be done at home or in the classroom"--From the publisher's web site.

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

Weather is one of the most amazing forces on Earth. Sometimes it's mild, sometimes it's wild, and sometimes it's downright freaky! This book explores the weirdest weather on record, including dramatic temperature changes, deadly precipitation, and weather events where and when they shouldn't be. Readers will be captivated by stories of fog tsunamis, never-ending lightning storms, and rainbows created by moonlight. Full-color photographs bring these and other incredible weather phenomena into detailed, thrilling focus. Fact boxes and sidebars provide more information about the freaky true science behind Earth's craziest weather.

Discusses Earth's atmosphere and weather, focusing on how the weather works, the structure of clouds and storms, and the history of weather forecasting.

"A . . . tour of the infrastructure behind the weather forecast, the people who built it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planet"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how people are adapting to the increase in intense storms caused by global warming.