Synopses & Reviews
The Scholastic Atlas of Weather gives kids weather information, activities, trivia, and more. Stunning illustrations bring weather phenomena to life.
Every spread in the Scholastic Atlas of Weather contains a huge, dynamic, and colorful illustration, which shows kids exactly what causes weather to run wild. Clear, succinct captions underscore the vital scientific information kids need to fully appreciate Mother Nature's power.
In the book's first section, kids explore how Earth's location in space affects weather and climate. Topics covered are: Earth's position in space, Earth's atmosphere, wind, water and precipitation, temperature, and types of clouds.
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Synopsis
Kids love weather — from terrifying thunderstorms to frigid blizzards! The SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF WEATHER offers kids cool facts and easy-to-read information about tornadoes, the atmosphere, clouds, ice storms, hail, extreme heat and cold, dust storms, hurricanes, and more. Weather forecasts, volcanoes, comets, ocean currents, and pollution are also covered. Vibrant illustrations appear on every page. As a special bonus at the back of the book, young meteorologists will have a chance to try nine weather-related experiments and activities such as creating their own clouds. They will also find amazing weather trivia and tricks for predicting the weather.