Books in Spotlight on Weather and Natural Disasters series

Earth's temperature is on the rise, and the effects are being felt around the world. As our planet warms, its weather and environments are changing. Many plants and animals aren't adapting to these changes fast enough. This book examines the causes and effects of climate change and discusses how people and animals are dealing with a warmer planet. Full-color photographs and primary sources add depth and help students connect with the text. After reading this book, students will be inspired to live more ecofriendly lives.

Weather has the ability to shape our planet. Floods may alter Earth's landscape suddenly and dramatically. Erosion causes subtle changes over a longer period of time. This book explores some of the most incredible forces on Earth, including extreme weather, erosion, and floods. Students will be amazed at how our planet has changed over billions of years, as well as how it has changed in an instant. Full-color photographs and primary sources highlight real-world examples of these forces and their impressive impact on our planet.

Air pressure and wind are controlling factors of Earth's weather and climate. These forces of nature wield immense power, but how exactly do they work? What is air? What is wind and where does it come from? How can air be measured? What methods do humans use to harness the power of wind? Readers will discover how these incredible phenomenon work and the impact they have on our daily lives.

Many places throughout the world experience droughts and heat waves. While the two are not always related, they sometimes go hand in hand. These weather patterns can result in decreased agricultural yields as well as loss of plant, animal, and human life. This book introduces readers to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards. Primary sources and striking full-color images show readers just how much devastation droughts and heat waves can cause.

Each area of the world has a different climate and experiences different weather. For example, weather and climate are different in mountainous regions than in prairies. In the same region, it might be raining in one town but be clear and sunny in the next town over. This book explores just how different the weather can be from one place to another. It also exposes how weather affects the lives of people in different regions around the world. Readers will be introduced to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards.

"What exactly is a cloud made of? Water travels in a cycle. It evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and forms clouds, and falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain or snow. In this educational text, readers will learn about the steps of the water cycle and how it works. By examining this essential topic in science curriculum, readers will glean a greater awareness of Earth's forces at work through relatable, real-world examples."--

Many of us have had the same moment, looking up at a puffy white could and wondering, 'what exactly is a cloud made of?' Readers will learn that water travels in a cycle. It evaporates from Earth's surface, rises into the atmosphere, cools and forms clouds, and falls back to Earth as precipitation in the form of rain or snow. By examining the water cycle, which is an essential topic in science curriculum, readers will glean a greater awareness of Earth's forces at work through relatable, real-world examples.

Air moves in large bodies called air masses. When two air masses bump into each other, the place where they meet is called a front. This is where weather often occurs. This fact-filled book explores air masses and fronts using age-appropriate text and full-color photographs. Students will learn where air masses form, how they move, and what happens when they meet. Different types of fronts and the weather they cause are also covered in detail. Primary sources add depth and provide students with real-life examples of air masses and fronts in action.

Air pressure and wind are controlling factors of Earth's weather and climate. These forces of nature wield immense power, but how exactly do they work? What is air? What is wind and where does it come from? How can air be measured? What methods do humans use to harness the power of wind? Readers will discover how these incredible phenomenon work and the impact they have on our daily lives.

Each area of the world has a different climate and experiences different weather. For example, weather and climate are different in mountainous regions than in prairies. In the same region, it might be raining in one town but be clear and sunny in the next town over. This book explores just how different the weather can be from one place to another. It also exposes how weather affects the lives of people in different regions around the world. Readers will be introduced to essential concepts from the Next Generation Science Standards.