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All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them . . . In this beautiful illustrated collection, 50 moments in nature are paused for you to watch them in detail. Then you should go outside, and explore, and see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Gorgeously illustrated, this charming collection celebrates the small wonders happening...
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"How fast is the wind blowing? How much moisture is in the air? Meteorologists measure weather conditions to help answer these and other questions. Learn about the tools and systems they use. Find out how these measurements help people plan their days and prepare for any weather"--
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"As snowpocalypse descends once again, one temperamental weatherman is determined to set the record straight on the myths and misconceptions surrounding the elements. What is the difference between weather and climate? How do weather satellites predict the future? Can someone outrun a tornado? Does the rotation of the Earth affect wind currents? And does meteorology have anything to do with meteors? Stormin Norman Weatherby is gearing up to answer...
10) Weather
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"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...
13) Weather
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Illustrations, simple text, and dramatic photographs describe all kinds of weather, including hurricanes and tornadoes.
16) Precipitation
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Discusses the different forms of precipitation and how rain and snow are measured.
17) Weather watcher
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Presents photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions for more than thirty weather study activities, covering such topics as solar energy, air pressure, fronts, wind speed, morning dew, and ice.
18) Weather
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Describes types of weather found in various parts of the world including blizzards, monsoons, drought, and heat waves.
19) Big freeze
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Looks at the weather phenomena known as the big freeze, explaining what big freezes are, where and why they occur, and what conditions are like during a big freeze, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with abnormally frigid conditions.