precipitation (meteorology)

Text and photos explain the science behind the water cycle.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe how clouds form and the different types of clouds.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe rain and its role in the water cycle.

Text and photographs describe snow and how it affects people.

"Introduces emergent readers to rain and its associated weather conditions"--Provided by publisher.

Major storms lead to too much water on the ground, causing floods. Location matters! Predicting and preparing for floods helps people stay safe and recover from disaster.

"This transitional reader title gives information about how and why droughts happen and their effects"--Provided by publisher.

Budding scientists and meteorologists have likely heard about how climate change is shaping their world, but they may have questions about the science behind it. This informative title has answers! First, explanatory text breaks down important concepts including solar radiation and air pressure. Then readers learn about the importance of experiments to the scientific method. Armed with this knowledge, students can then dive into 11 hands-on activities with compelling step-by-step directions, detailed illustrations, and STEM concept connections. These activities utilize everyday items such as plastic wrap and measuring cups, but allow students to simulate weather events including the creation of clouds and flooding. Complete with a glossary to boost reading comprehension and a section to find further information, this text is sure to inspire students to continue learning about the weather events that affect their everyday lives.

Floods are a scary force of nature. They can happen incredibly quickly, cause a lot of damage, and leave water behind for a long time. For those who live in flood-prone areas, preparation is key. This book offers tips to prepare for a flood in addition to exploring the main causes of floods, from flash floods to those that occur during hurricanes. Full-color photographs accompany the Earth science text to highlight some of the worst floods in recent years. Information about how climate change is changing floods is also included.

Water is one of the more essential components needed to sustain life on Earth. All water on the planet in all its states-frozen, liquid, and gaseous-make up the hydrosphere. Readers of this captivating volume will learn that liquid water not only exists on the surface of the Earth but also in reservoirs underground. They'll also learn that frozen water exists as glaciers, ice caps, and icebergs, making up a special subcategory of the hydrosphere called the cryosphere, and that water can even be found in the atmosphere in the form of water vapor. Key STEM concepts are reinforced with eye-catching graphic elements and accessible text.