climatology

Introduces young readers to different weather phenomena, such as rain, rainbows, mist, and fog, as well as discussing how the sun, atmosphere, and climate affect weather.

Simple text and full-color photographs describe the coldest places on the planet.

Discusses the science, tools, field experiences, and more of climatologists.

This book teaches what the sun's rays are doing to different parts of Earth at different times as well as the importance of Earth's axis, or tilt.

Everyone has experienced hot days in which it's hard to move without sweating. Readers will realize those days were cool compared to some of the sweltering locations vividly described within the pages of this volume. Death Valley, the Sahara, and Ethiopia are highlighted in text and on maps in this trip around the globe in search of Earth's hottest places. Why some locations are so hot, different ways of measuring temperature, and the health risks of extreme heat are just a few of the topics touched upon in this book, compatible with any science and social studies collection.

Many people know that Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth, but they might not know why. Readers of this globetrotting volume will learn how the sun's rays affect our planet's surface. They'll also discover other bitter cold places around the globe and how people manage to live there. In one town in Russia, people leave their glasses at home so they don't freeze to their face! Science and social studies topics combine to present some truly absorbing and chilling peeks at some of the world's most fascinating and frigid places.

Looks at the history of global warming.

Discusses what's involved in becoming a polar scientist from a top researcher in the field, including the scientist's heroes, the equipment and skills she uses, and the challenges of conducting research and experiments in sub-zero temperatures.

Explains that the Earth can be divided into climate zones, and discusses six climate zones based on shared features of areas' climates.

Offers a detailed background of the science of climatology and explains how carbon dioxide and water vapor interact to regulate the earth's thermostat arguing that scientific evidence shows that use of fossil fuels has accelerated global warming.