climate

"Each area of the world has a different climate and experiences different weather. For example, weather and climate are different in mountainous regions than in prairies. In the same region, it might be raining in one town but be clear and sunny in the next town over. This book explores just how different the weather can be from one place to another. It also exposes how weather affects the lives of people in different regions around the world"--Publisher.

"From environmentalist and bestselling author Bill McKibben comes a hopeful, inspiring picture book celebrating the power of human cooperation and the beauty of life on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Is weather the same as climate? They are indeed different. Weather changes from day to day, whereas climate indicates a given weather pattern over a larger expanse of time, even thousands of years. This book explores the relationships between weather and climate, and how weather may affect the timely issue of climate change. The earth has experienced a period of rising temperatures that has alarmed both scientists and environmental activists. Does weather play a role? After reading this compelling book, readers will understand so much more about both weather and climate and the close relationship they share. Each book in The New Weather series provides very interesting information about everything you have ever wanted to know about weather. Readers can learn weather fundamentals, explore how scientists study the weather, and be amazed by some of the most extreme weather on our planet.

Discusses what weather occurs during winter, both typical and extreme, and shows how the weather in winter can differ based on geographic location. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses what weather occurs during spring, both typical and extreme, and shows how the weather in spring can differ based on geographic location. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses what weather occurs during summer, both typical and extreme, and shows how the weather in summer can differ based on geographic location. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Discusses what weather occurs during autumn, both typical and extreme, and shows how the weather in autumn can differ based on geographic location. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Understanding climate change requires an understanding of this planet's climate systems, which is a complex system of interrelated parts that work together to create weather. In this . . . book reades will learn about the five elements of the climate system: the air (atmosphere), all the living things on Earth (biosphere), ice (cryopsphere), land (lithosphere), and oceans (hydrosphere)"--Back cover.

Tornadoes can strike quickly nearly anywhere on Earth, unleashing deadly winds and damaging hail.

With wind speeds that can reach more than 150 miles per hour, full-blown hurricanes can uproot giant trees, cause major power outages, and inundate areas with immense amounts of rain.