atmosphere

Fly Guy is buzzing over to the weather station today. Come along to learn all about weather!.

Readers will learn about the factors that determine weather and climate, the difference between them, and exactly why long-term forecasts are so complicated.

"Teeter on the edge of outer space with the Stickmen. Then fly down, down, down to atmospheric layers that wrap around Earth. Follow the Stickmen to view the galaxies through the Hubble Space Telescope and stop by the International Space Station. The Stickmen will take you on a tour of satellites in orbit, aircraft riding jet streams, and storms in the lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere. With phenomenal facts, cool diagrams, and photos from space, this will be a dizzy, action-packed ride!"--Amazon.com.

"By doing the simple science projects in this book, young scientists will discover if air has weight, if one can make a cloud, and the reason the sky is blue. The experiments use materials found at home or at school. Young scientists can take what they've learned from these experiments and use suggestions to create their own unique science fair projects. Detailed explanations explain the science used in each experiment"--Provided by publisher.

Scientist and nature writer Bill Streever looks at the science and history of wind.

Explores human history through the air we breath, discussing the molecular makeup of air to reveal how air helped shape our world and continues to shape everything we do.

Looks at what the weather tells us about the Earth, how it was formed, and how it will continue to change in the future.

Presents a guide that addresses the major issues in the management and use of the earth's water resources, and examines the effects of water and air pollution on the earth.

This book discusses the science behind tornadoes and their effects. The chapters describe deadly tornadoes, examine the weather conditions that cause tornadoes, and explain how people prepare for these disasters. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.

This book discusses the science behind avalanches and their effects.