"Discusses how and why climates change over time, the climate changes that have occurred in the past, and the causes and effects of climate change today"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the forces that cause different weather conditions"--Provided by publisher.

"Discusses the climate zones on Earth"--Provided by publisher.

Even though we can't change the weather ourselves, we can understand the factors that account for changing conditions. Weather fronts are responsible for a host of meteorological phenomena, and learning how to interpret them can help us prepare for the worst of winter or celebrate the best of summer. This volume breaks down the differences between the various weather fronts and explains how they generate the weather we experience. It also examines...

This highly informative and fascinating resource is filled with information that explains precisely and comprehensibly how weather and climate are different yet also have an impact upon each other. Eye-catching diagrams and pictures help to illustrate the featured scientific concepts. Readers will come to understand how weather is formed, what affects the weather in different parts of the Earth, how climate and weather affect the way people live,...

Earth's life-enabling atmosphere, unique in the known universe, is the topic of this engaging title. Readers will learn about the atmosphere's layers, composition, and evolution. The atmosphere's role in creating weather is explained, with topics such as atmospheric pressure, cloud formation, and precipitation clearly addressed. Readers will also learn about the greenhouse effect, as well as the problematic effects of air pollution. Curious minds...

Fall is here and Kate is determined to save her flowers from the winter cold. Mom shows her how to scoop the flowers out of the ground, transplant them into pots, and give them water. Kate pots a couple flowers ... and then some more...and a few more. With Mom distracted on the phone, Kate has filled the house with flowers, but Dad's sneezes mean the flowers have to go! Kate realizes she needs to find a new place for her flowers to spend the winter,...

A tornado is a twisting column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm to the ground. The winds of a tornado can tear apart buildings. Learn more in Spring, one of the titles in the Weather and Climate series.

Blizzards are powerful snowstorms with strong winds. The amount of snow in the air makes it difficult to see outside. Schools, businesses, and even cities may shut down during blizzards. Learn more in Winter, one of the titles in the Weather and Climate series.

From wind and rain to tornadoes and hurricanes, weather is a powerful force in our world. Discover how weather changes the world we live in and how scientists learn about its impact on our daily lives.