Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns.

There are many different kinds of clouds all around us. Clouds come in diverse shapes and colors. Some clouds are fluffy and others are wispy. Some clouds float high in the sky and others sit low on the ground. Some clouds warn of storms and other clouds tell of fair weather. Compare and contrast the characteristics of different types of clouds through vibrant photographs.

Describes different kinds of clouds--cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus--and the types of weather they indicate.

Simple text describes what weather is.

"A simple exploration of clouds, examining how these large masses of water vapor develop, the different forms they take at varying altitudes, and the problems clouds can cause"-- Provided by publisher.

A very simple introduction to various types of clouds, what they're made of, and the different types of weather they can bring.

Discusses low-forming stratus clouds: how and where these clouds form, the different kinds of stratus clouds, and the weather conditions associated with this family of grey clouds.

Cumulus clouds look like puffy, cotton balls floating through the sky. Most cumulus clouds have flat grey bottoms and puffy white tops. Readers will discover how these clouds form, the different kinds of cumulus clouds, and the different kinds of weather associated with each.

"Bel and her cousin, Dylan, explore clouds, learning about different cloud types and how they form"--