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Author
Publisher
Thomson Publishing Services
Pub. Date
2008
Description
[This text is designed for] college classrooms because it helps students understand and appreciate the dynamic nature of the inevitable weather phenomena that continually influence our lives. [In the text, the author] teaches you how to actively observe the weather. As you explore topics related to everyday weather experiences, you can immediately apply the text material to the world around you - and understand the underlying meteorological principles....
Author
Description
"From the acclaimed author of Tubes, a lively and surprising tour of the infrastructure behind the weather forecast, the people who built it, and what it reveals about our climate and our planet. The weather is the foundation of our daily lives. It's a staple of small talk, the app on our smartphones, and often the first thing we check each morning. Yet behind these quotidian interactions is one of the most expansive machines human beings have ever...
3) Forecasting
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
2011
Description
"An exploration of weather forecasting, including how this science has developed in the past two centuries, vital forecasting equipment such as radar, and possible future developments"--Provided by publisher.
5) Forecasting!
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
"Predicting the weather hasn't always been possible, and even today it isn't always accurate. However, meteorologists do their best to study past and current weather patterns to make educated guesses about how the weather may be in the near future. Meteorologists use a number of tools to help them forecast the weather, such as weather balloons, satellites, and Doppler radar. These tools help meteorologists forecast the weather and may also help them...
Author
Series
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Have you ever wondered how meteorologists on TV predict the weather? A basic explanation of weather instruments, forecasting, and so much more is explored through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series. Includes fun weather activities and a glossary!"--
10) The kids' book of weather forecasting: build a weather station, "read" the sky & make predictions
Author
Publisher
Williamson Pub
Pub. Date
2000
Description
A hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities.
11) Weather
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley
Pub. Date
1992
Description
Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Examines what is known about weather--storms, predictions, climate, and other characteristics--and how different the facts are from what scientists, from ancient Sumerians to the recent past, believed to be true."--
15) Carl's nose
Author
Publisher
Harcourt
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Carl the weather dog, famous for his accurate prediction of bad weather, has to find a new sense of purpose when the climate in his mountain town of Grimsville changes from storms to sunshine.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
When Punxsutawney Phyllis forecasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day--the same day as the Spring Treasure Hunt--the other groundhogs are convinced that Phyllis is pulling a prank. Includes information of the origins of April Fools' Day and how it is celebrated around the world.
17) The weather man
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2006]
Description
Dave Spritz is a local weatherman in his home town of Chicago. His career is going well, but his personal life is spiraling downward. His relationship with his perfectionist writer father, his neurotic ex-wife, and his now-separated children have him feeling that his life is out of control. Despite being both loathed and loved by the local masses, Dave is a guy who just doesn't seem to have it all together. An attractive job offer from New York City...
Author
Series
Publisher
Regnery Kids
Pub. Date
[2015]
Description
"Freddy the Frogcaster is tracking the weather at Frog News Network when he realizes a huge hurricane is coming! Can the town of Lilypad prepare for the storm in time? Can Freddy report the weather on TV and make sure his family and friends are safe?"--
Author
Publisher
Ivy Press Limited, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
This book explores and explain 30 different topics arranged in 6 chapters on the how and why of our global weather and its effects, from atmospheric influences, the seasons, and climate zones to extreme events, forecasting, and global warming. Each topic includes a short explanation, flash summary, artwork, and more.
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