We are able to see a rainbow when the Sun shines on rain drops in the sky. When you see a rainbow, the Sun is behind you. These interesting facts about this topic can be discovered in Rainbows, a Looking at the Sky book.

Explains what meteorology is, shows the impact of the weather on human history, and looks at origins of weather phenomena, the role of the water cycle on weather, and the work that meterologists do.

"The Heat Will Kill You First is about the extreme ways in which our planet is already changing. It is about why spring is coming a few weeks earlier and fall is coming a few weeks later and the impact that will have on everything from our food supply to disease outbreaks. It is about what will happen to our lives and our communities when typical summer days in Chicago or Boston go from 90° F to 110°F. A heatwave, Goodell explains, is a predatory...

Compares and contrasts the characteristics of rain, snow, and hail. Reveals that they each are a form of water and discusses how they form.

"Simple text and full-color photographs describe wind and how it affects weather"-- Provided by publisher.

"Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather. Eyewitness Weather shows you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather...

Readers uncover weather patterns like why its warmer in the afternoon than the morning, how low pressure impacts rain, and more!

Examines various aspects of weather including atmosphere, temperature, climate, snowfall, wind, and storms. Discusses how math helps meteorologists forecast the weather. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and STEM facts and activities.

Explores the causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather.

Simple text and photographs explore different types of natural disasters and how young readers can take steps to prepare and stay safe. Includes a glossary.