Weather watch

Text and photographs introduce winter, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as ice on ponds and people skiing.

Text and photographs introduce summer, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as flowers blooming and people swimming.

Text and photographs introduce spring, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as birds building nests and farmers planting seeds.

Text and photographs introduce fall, discussing the weather of the season as well as common sights, such as leaves changing colors and birds flying south.

Discusses the climatic and meteorological conditions necessary for frost to form and examines its effects on human, plant, and animal life.

Describes the meteorological conditions under which precipitation is most likely to occur.

Examines the different types of storms, how they are mapped and measured by meteorologists, and ways to protect oneself from them.

Explains how a high-pressure system can cause prolonged periods of high temperatures. Includes related activities and experiments.

Explains where it snows and why and how snow affects the lives of humans and other animals.