This book relays the factual details of the 2014 Polar Vortex and climate change through three different perspectives. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a college student, New Yorker, and coal miner. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives while gathering and analyzing information about a modern event. Modern events never look the same to...

Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. Tell Me Why I See Falling Stars offers answers to their most compelling questions about meteors. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words.

What happens to the environment when a tornadoe occurs? What are some of the causes of tornadoes? What can people do to protect themselves from tornadoes? How can you use your math skills to learn more about tornadoes? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about tornadoes.

Provides step-by-step instructions for performing experiments designed to answer such questions about the weather as what makes it rain, how do scientists measure air pressure, and how does temperature affect air movement.

Describes the requirements, education, and duties associated with becoming an organic farmer Includes profiles of prominent pioneers in the field of organic farming.

Following the scientific process, this title provides instructions on how to conduct experiments that help students gain a better understanding of the earth's weather.