Satellites may exist out in space, but they let us study Earth from the outside looking in. From climate change to natural disasters and more, find out how scientists are using satellites to tackle some of our world's most challenging problems.
Introduces young readers to satellites, explaining what they are, how they work, and their many uses including weather tracking, communication, navigation, and more.
Discusses how satellites of various types observe and record earth conditions, thus providing data to meteorologists, farmers, ship owners, and others so they can make informed decisions.
Examines the development of weather satellites that provide continuous real time weather observations and the improvements in forecasting that resulted.
