Overview
From temperature and wind to hurricanes and lightning, Weather explores the basic science concepts involved in the phenomena that shape the seasons and climate. Each book in the Science Q&A series illustrates how science touches and shapes our daily lives. Spectacular color images highlight fascinating facts that will engage and excite young minds. In addition, each book offers exciting challenges and hands-on activities. This captivating series leads to an understanding and appreciation of the important role that science plays in the world around us.
Synopsis
From temperature and wind to hurricanes and lightning, Weather explores the basic science concepts involved in the phenomena that shape the seasons and climate. Each book in the Science Q&A series illustrates how science touches and shapes our daily lives. Spectacular color images highlight fascinating facts that will engage and excite young minds. In addition, each book offers exciting challenges and hands-on activities. This captivating series leads to an understanding and appreciation of the important role that science plays in the world around us.
Children's Literature
Did you know that the four main ingredients of weather are temperature, wind, water, and air pressure? The book, Weather, delves into how these four things affect and determine what is about to happen in weather events as typical as a thunderstorm or as rare as the more ferocious hurricane. The book also discusses the myths and facts of weather prediction including the use of "The Old Farmer's Almanac" and the use of the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. While one of these is an accurate way to measure weather, the other is only a fun way to make unscientific predictions. Next, the book breaks down how weather works, from how humidity is created by simple sunlight and water, to how the sun's ultraviolet rays can kill and should be taken seriously. The book proceeds to explain about how a breeze can change into a raging wind that can destroy miles and miles of property, especially in the central and southern states called "Tornado Alley." On page 28, the reader finds out how to surf on the web and discover more about El Nino in the "Find It Quick" section. Keep looking, and more of these sections appear throughout the book. The author, Janice Parker, combines cool facts with hands-on activities to teach readers how weather works and all of the different aspects of it, including the greenhouse effect. Photographs of raindrops hitting the sidewalk and frozen landscapes show the complete affect of weather. This astounding reference book is part of the "Science Q & A" series. Reviewer: Julia Beiker