"When Sonny Dunes, a SoCal meteorologist whose job is all sunshine and seventy-two-degree days, is replaced by a virtual meteorologist that will never age, gain weight or renegotiate its contract, the only station willing to give the fifty-year-old another shot is the very place Sonny's been avoiding since the day she left for college--her northern Michigan hometown. Sonny grudgingly returns to the long, cold, snowy winters of her childhood--with...

A pair of storm chasers risk their lives in an attempt to test an experimental weather alert system.

Describes the study of tornadoes and the dangerous and challenging work of tornado chasers.

Provides a brief overview of the field of meteorology through the biographies of Weather Channel broadcast meteorologist Kelly Cass, National Weather Service meteorologist Bianca Hernandez, and research scientist Pamela Heinselman. Discusses the development and tools of meteorology, and the women's education, training, and daily job duties. Includes sidebars profiling other notable female meteorologists, a timeline, critical thinking questions, a...

Outlines the work of climate scientists and examines the tools and techniques they use to study Earth's climate and understand how it works and changes over time.

"Meteorology is a science that deals with the always changing, always fascinating atmosphere of Earth. Meteorologists don't just deal with rain, wind, and snow; they're also on the lookout for life-altering events such as hurricanes and tornadoes. This accessible book explains the career options of a meteorologist, including television and NASA. It also delves into the past history of meteorology as well as the modern technology that meteorologists...

"Explains the tasks and training involved in studying storms as a hurricane hunter, as well as the dangers this job involves"--Publisher.

Introduces readers to a career as a meteorologist. Discusses what meteorologists do, the tools they use, and the skills and education required. Includes an activity, a glossary, fact boxes, color photographs, and online sources for further learning.

Learn about some of the tools that meteorologists use to predict the weather.

"What will the weather be like tomorrow? Meteorologists forecast the weather, but they have other jobs behind the scenes. Readers will learn about how meteorologists study the weather, the tools they use, and how people get this exciting, fast-paced job"--Provided by publisher.