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Books in Weather Close-Up series

  • What Is Weather?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Introduces weather and its different components, including sunshine, clouds, wind, rain, and temperature, and explains the difference between weather and climate and why weather is important.
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  • What Is Precipitation?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Introduces the different forms of precipitation, including rain, snow, and hail, and describes the water cycle and why it is important for the environment.
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  • What Is Temperature?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Introduces the concepts of temperature and climate, and describes the changing of the seasons and why both hot and cold days are important for the environment.
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  • What Is a Flood?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "Floods are natural disasters that can be brought on by severe weather. In this informative title readers will learn about what causes flooding, different types of floods, where they most often occur, flood warnings and alerts, and what we can do before, during, and after floods occur to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is Wind?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Introduces wind, describing how changes in air pressure make the winds blow, and explains why wind is an important factor of weather.
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  • What is Precipitation?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    From gentle showers to heavy downpours and slow flurries to hail, this appealing title will be a hit with readers rain or shine! Readers will learn the basic concepts of the water cycle, the features of different kinds of precipitation, and the role temperature has in determining what falls form our clouds.
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  • What Is a Hurricane?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, April 1, 2016)
    "Vibrant, full-color photographs and accessible text help introduce young readers to hurricanes. Readers will learn how warm water and wind combine to form these powerful storms, which parts of the world are most affected and when, and what steps to take to prepare for these severe weather events"--
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  • What Is a Blizzard?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, March 15, 2016)
    "Blizzards bring blowing snow, bitter temperatures, and big snow drifts! This title introduces young readers to blizzard basics, including how, when, and where blizzards most often occur, how scientists predict blizzards and issue warnings, and what readers can do before, during, and after a blizzard to stay safe"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Thunderstorm?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "In this title young readers will learn thunderstorm basics, including how, when, and where thunderstorms occur, how scientists predict thunderstorms and issue severe weather warnings, and how to prepare for and stay safe before, during, and after a thunderstorm occurs"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is a Tornado?

    Robin Johnson

    Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, April 1, 2016)
    "What is tornado alley and where in the world is it? Why are tornadoes called "twisters"? This dynamic title answers these questions and more as readers discover what tornadoes look like, how, when, and where they most often form, how scientists predict and track them, and the safety steps they can take before, during, and after a tornado touches down"--Provided by publisher.
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  • What Is Temperature?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    This title inspires a solid understanding of the concept of temperature. Readers also discover how a thermometer is used to measure temperature using units called degrees.
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  • What Is Weather?

    Robin Johnson

    Library Binding (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 30, 2012)
    Weather changes from day to day and season to season. But what exactly is weather and how is it created? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and many other weather wonders. Bright, full-color photographs, inviting text, and engaging questions introduce readers to the different types of weather in our world. and how it affects our lives.
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