meteorology

Examines 100 moments in history when humanity was deeply impacted by forces of nature. Events range from billions of years ago covering theories related to mass extinctions and come forward into modern times as humanity deals with the consequences of global warming.

Explains how great mid-latitude weather systems get started and how their movements account for alternating storms and fair weather.

Looks at the gathering and interpretation of data by meteorologists to create the daily weather forecast.

"While visiting her friend Mia in Texas and helping at Aunt Suze's bed and breakfast, Helicity Dunlap gets caught in a derecho and loses track of her older brother, Andy"--OCLC.

"Helicity and her horse head out on a long ride to take a break from life at home, but even with her experience studying the atmosphere, Helicity is unprepared for a powerful tornado that wipes out her town. The choices Helicity makes before, during, and after that storm will have a lasting effect on her family and her future"--Adapted from back cover.

Explores weather, discussing weather related phenomena, environmental issues, careers in the field, and more; and provides instructions for corresponding projects.

"Furious floods, looming landslides, terrifying tornadoes, ferocious forest fires! Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? As 'snowpocalypse' descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin' Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer all your wildest questions!"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to weather that describes why weather is different in climates around the world, what the major weather patterns are, and how people study weather.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Thirteen-year-old Helicity, not a victim of a horrific tornado but a survivor, connects with a local meteorologist and other stormchasers who support her plan to become one of them.