The Spectacular Science of Planet Earth is guaranteed to answer all those tricky science questions that children ask about earthquakes and volcanoes, weather and geology -- and that parents often struggle to answer. Did you know what causes an Ice Age? Or how a diamond forms? And where can you stand in a dinosaur footprint? Answers to all of these questions and many, many more are explained in Spectacular Science of Planet Earth. The bright, busy...

"A fascinating, full-color introduction to the earth science happening over our heads, packed with STEM experiments and science-minded research projects that invite kids ages 12 to 15 to explore the wonderful world of meteorology through real-world connections! Take a look out your window. What s the weather like today? Has it changed much from morning to afternoon? What is the difference between weather and climate? In The Science of Weather and...

Dozing off while contemplating Grandpa's unusual vacation, Kate dreams about Chewandswallow, where it snows popcorn and rains sandwiches and the fate of falling food intrigues her.

"The seventh volume in the Agatha, Anthony, Derringer, and Macavity award-wnning series. This volume includes stories by: Karen Kantwell, K.M. Rockwood, Leone Ciporin, Adam Meyer, Cathy Wiley, Josh Pachter, Mary Stojak, Jane Limprecht, Sarah Cotter, Eleanor Cawood Jones, Maureen Klovers, Britt Alan, Maddi Davidson, Joann Campbell Slan, Robin Templeton, Art Taylor, Stacy Woodson.

Sid's not too happy when rain threatens to squash his play date outside. But the more Sid learns about the rain, the more he understands how important precipitation is! In fact, Sid is learning about all the weather conditions and how they affect our world.

Describes the science behind dangerous, wild, and deadly weather, including heat waves, blizzards, thunderstorms, floods, and hurricanes, and explains what can be done about the current extreme weather conditions on the planet.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

"A meditative, immersive take on the weather around us. Sophisticated nonfiction picture book with informational content. Illustrated with striking atmospheric paintings. Includes calls to action for the reader, inviting them to observe and inquire about the outdoors. Through four chapters-sun, rain, ice and snow, and extreme weather-this book explores different weather phenomena, from rainbows and sunsets to clouds, frost, and rainstorms. Evocative...

After a week of non-stop rain, Heidi Heckelbeck and her friends' dreams of building snowmen and ice skating in the park are quickly washing away, until Heidi uses a little magic to help Mother Nature.