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Describes numerous aspects of weather, including the atmosphere, weather systems, winds, clouds, precipitation, extreme weather such as blizzards, tornadoes, and hurricanes, weather lore, meteorology, global climate, and climate change, and contains hundreds of color photos and diagrams.

"This eco-focused book is packed with facts and illustrations showing how weather forms, the ways in which it changes over time, and how we can use its power.

In Volume One, It's Hot Outside, animated characters, Bailey and Boggs, plan a fun summer day's activity. To do so, knowing what the weather will be is crucial. In Volume Two, It's Freezing, Bailey plans for some wintertime activities. He looks at cold weather and discovers how he can stay warm and retain heat by insulation. Both programs promote connectivity to one's environment and the importance of planning ahead in accordance with forecasted weather...

"A world-renowned atmospheric physicist, revealing how the climate is an inescapable part of our daily lives, shows how the effects and impacts of weather on humans, society and the planet are changing with the times and what it means for our future,"--Amazon.com.

This expanded version of the nursery rhyme "It's raining, it's pouring" shows what happens to the old man in all kinds of weather.

With fantastic bursts of color and lyricism, Grant Snider explores the extraordinary within the ordinary in this ode to seemingly boring days and the wonders that emerge for anyone open to seeing them. The sky is gloomy and the world feels like it’s asleep . . . but perhaps all that’s required for adventure is a bit of curiosity and patience. After all, an everyday stroll can become an adventure in the blink of an eye. On a day when even the...

The Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun, causing changes in season and weather occurrences.