Synopses & Reviews
Imagine how proud any kid would be advising parents to bring an umbrella because it's going to rain Kids will be doing that -- and much more -- as they construct and use their own weather equipment. Under the friendly guidance of meteorologist Mark Breen, they analyze increasingly complex information and sharpen their forecasting skills.
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With experiments, observations and activities children ages seven to thirteen will learn to predict the weather by understanding the science behind it. From foggy mornings to sunny afternoons to our changing seasons, weather forecasting is a year-round, practical science that children will have fun learning about.
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Kids experience what makes the weather tick in this hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology. The authors explain how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities.