"Meteorology deals with the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and weather. Meteorologists are the scientists who conduct these studies. Meteorologists use their research to understand, interpret, observe, and forecast weather conditions. This volume is a helpful guide to any young person with an interest in science and the discipline of meteorology. Readers will learn about the branch of meteorology, its practical applications,...

How does a cloud form? When is the best time to see a rainbow in the sky? Why do ice cubes shrink in the freezer? The answers to these questions all involve water. So do the reasons why we have rain and snow. To understand weather, we have to know what happens to water at different temperatures, on the ground and in the air. In this fact-packed book, discover what happens when water changes from a liquid into a gas or a solid, and much more.

September 8, 1900, began innocently in the seaside town of Galveston, Texas. Even Isaac Cline, resident meteorologist for the U.S. Weather Bureau, failed to grasp the true meaning of the strange deep-sea swells and peculiar winds that greeted the city that morning. Mere hours later, Galveston found itself submerged by a monster hurricane that completely destroyed the town and killed over 6,000 people in what remains the greatest natural disaster in...

Why does the wind blow? What does air pressure have to do with a thunderstorm? Why is a mountaintop snowy while the valley below is warm? The answers to these questions all involve the layer of air surrounding Earth-the atmosphere. Earth's atmosphere is always in motion. It moves clouds, storms, and warm and cold air from one part of the planet to another. In this fact-packed book, discover how the ever-changing atmosphere determines weather around...

Meteorologists predict the weather so we know what to expect when we go outside. Learn more about how you can prepare for a career in meteorology.

Despite its ability to ruin a nice day at the park, precipitation is an essential part of the water cycle on Earth. Readers learn how different kinds of precipitation occur, including snow, rain, and hail. In addition, the consequences of too much and too little precipitation are explained, with a special emphasis on conservation and global climate change. Full-color photographs and graphic organizers help readers understand this important science...

"What will the weather be like tomorrow? Is there a way to find out? Yes! Take a closer look at how meteorologists predict the weather."--Back cover.

A very simple introduction to icy weather conditions, when they occur, and the other weather patterns associated with it. Additional items to aid comprehension include a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. The world's ever-changing weather forms an important part of kids' lives. Our Eye on the Sky series offers young readers a first look at these natural phenomena through a combination of easy-to-read...

The "compelling" story behind the 1995 Chicago weather disaster that killed hundreds-and what it revealed about our broken society (Boston Globe). On July 13, 1995, Chicagoans awoke to a blistering day in which the temperature would reach 106 degrees. The heat index-how the temperature actually feels on the body-would hit 126. When the heat wave broke a week later, city streets had buckled; records for electrical use were shattered; and power grids...

"Fielding Bliss has never forgotten the summer of 1984: the year a heat wave scorched Breathed, Ohio. The year he became friends with the devil. Sal seems to appear out of nowhere-- a bruised and tattered thirteen-year-old boy claiming to be the devil himself answering an invitation. Fielding Bliss, the son of a local prosecutor, brings him home where he's welcomed into the Bliss family, assuming he's a runaway from a nearby farm town. When word...