"This book explains what the Sun is and how it affects the rest of the solar system"--Provided by publisher.
"Provides many fascinating facts about the sun in the solar system. Also included are details about the latest expeditions and future plans to launch probes and rovers that will push the boundaries of our knowledge further than ever before."--Provided by publisher.
Examines how various elements of the weather have been depicted in works of art from different time periods and places.
The sun explains the different ways in which its light is transformed into energy which powers the bulbs that illuminate the night.
Provides information about some of the world's strangest weather, including volcanic lightning, waterspouts, blood rain, ice bombs, sun dogs, and other phenomena.
Describes the geography, geology, chemistry and physics, atmosphere, biology, ecology, history and exploration, uses, health, and management of ocean biomes, and includes photographs, charts, illustrations, a glossary, and an index.
Captioned color photographs and text explore the inner workings of the earth, including volcanoes, caves, rivers, and seas, and the atmosphere and weather.
Presents a general overview of the history of weather prediction, and introduces seven men who made significant contributions to the field, including Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit, Benjamin Franklin, and Jule Charney.
Describes planet Earth, including its place in space, earth forms, and weather.
Presents a photographic introduction to weather, looking at weather types and phenomena and why they occur, examining various cloud forms, and discussing the weather in different environments, as well as the science of weather and forecasting.
Presents retellings of Native American legends that explain the weather, and includes a summary of how modern-day scientists understand the meteorological forces that create different weather conditions.
Discusses air pressure, temperature, humidity, dew point, rain, wind, lightning, thunder, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other weather-related topics.
Examines factors and forces that influence weather and climate on Earth - including global warming, natural phenomena, and meteorology - with detailed illustrations and photographs.
Lists and defines a variety of terms related to weather, from "arid" to "wind."
Provides an overview of various weather conditions, how they develop, and how they are studied.
Provides answers to such questions about the weather as "What makes the weather?", "Does air have weight?", "How big are hailstones?", and "What is El Niño?"
A "snowpocalypse" descends and one newscaster makes a gaffe about climate change being a myth. Norman, a quirky meteorologist is frustrated with the lack of understanding and goes on to explain to the hapless newscaster the science behind meteorology, storms, climate, and weather phenomena.
Describes the characteristics, causes, and effects--such as tornadoes and floods--of El Niño and La Niña events, as well as methods of predicting and studying them.
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Describes dangerous and destructive weather conditions around the world, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, hail, and drought with photographs, historical background, and legends.
Examines the greenhouse effect, focusing on its complex causes and potential impact on global weather, ecology, and economy.
Describes how and where scientists find evidence of climate change, including bird migration patterns, checking tree rings, and collecting mud cores; and offers advice to students on how to make a positive impact on the environment.
Uses color illustrations to examine the impact of pollution, global warming, and climate change is having on the humans, plants, and animals that reside on Earth.