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OverviewSome climates are dry and some are wet. Some are cold and some are warm. But those words can describe weather too. Learn the difference between weather and climate. Find out how landforms and location can influence weather patterns. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Megan Cooley PetersonPublisher: Capstone Press, Incorporated Imprint: Capstone Press, Incorporated Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.272kg ISBN: 9781977133519ISBN 10: 1977133517 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 January 2021 Recommended Age: From 7 to 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"Have you ever wondered what a weather balloon does? For the curious, ""Discover Meteorology"" introduces weather concepts to young readers. There are photographs of scientific implements that range from rain gauges to high-tech weather satellites. Additionally, there are computer-generated images that display the capabilities of weather software and a variety of scientific graphics. STEM vocabulary ranging from concepts in the water cycle to common news terms, such as polar vortex and jet streams, are defined in easy-to-understand language with helpful visuals. The star of this series is How Do We Prepare for Severe Weather?, as it breaks down key ideas related to emergency preparation from the necessity of a plan to the supplies in kits and actions related to drills. VERDICT With severe weather plans becoming increasingly part of school emergency preparedness, these titles address the hows and whys of weather, particularly extreme weather, and our responses to it.--Lisa Bosarge, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD ""School Library Journal""" Author InformationMegan Cooley Peterson is a children's book author and editor. Her book How To Build Hair-Raising Haunted Houses (Capstone Press, 2011) was selected as a Book of Note by the TriState Young Adult Review Committee. When not writing, Megan enjoys movies, books, and all things Halloween. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |