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Weather & Climate
This comprehensive introduction to all
aspects of the world's weather and climates uses clear text and detailed
pictures to explain how weather is formed and monitored, and to examine
environmental issues which may affect world climates in the future.
Throughout the book, there are step-by-step instructions for activities and
experiments which will help children understand the principles of different
kinds of weather and its formation. "... an interesting book... with a good
deal of worthwhile material presented in an attractive way," wrote Weather
Magazine. Ages 10-16. 8" x 10" 48 pages.
No. BEW10-WC. Only $8.95 |
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Weather Facts
This book contains hundreds of
fascinating facts about the world's weather and climate. In it you can
discover many of the weather's secrets such as why winds blow, why tornadoes
twist and how the weather creates its beautiful special effects like
rainbows and mirages. You can find out who worshipped weather gods, what the
weather was like millions of years ago and how man may be changing the
weather. Maps and charts show how weather men study and forecast the
weather. Lists include the greatest snowfalls, the hottest and coldest
places and the worst hurricanes. Surprising facts are brought to life by
unusual comparisons, realistic pictures and cartoons. Ages 8-12.
6" x 8.25" 48 pages.
No. BEW10-FT. Only $5.95 |
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Spotters
Guide: Weather
This clearly set out, beautifully produced guide will help you to understand
how and why different weather conditions occur. With over 90 color
illustrations and photos, the book explains in simple language the formation
of weather - rainbows, hailstones, tornadoes, depressions, winds, different
cloud types and thunderstorms. The book also describes how weather forecasts
are compiled, and how to interpret them for yourself. There is even a
section in the book that tells you how to make your own weather forecasts
and weather recording instruments and how to
keep a weather log. For children and adults. 4.5" x 7" 64
pages.
No. BEW10-SP. Only $5.95 |
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Eyewitness: Weather
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Here is a spectacular and informative
guide to the skies above us. Superb color photographs of the sky in all
kinds of weather conditions, together with specially built 3-D models, offer
a unique and revealing view of weather, from calm summer days to the bitter
storms of winter. See the biggest hailstone, inside the eye of a hurricane,
a warm front in 3-D, the beauty of a snow crystal, a moon dog, and a dust
devil. Learn the difference between a stratus and cumulonimbus cloud, how
our weather may change in the future, and why tornadoes are so ferocious.
Discover why deserts are dry, how clouds are born, what makes raindrops
grow, how to make your own forecast, why the sky is blue, and much, much
more.
8.5" x 11" 64 pages. Hardback.
No. BEW10-EW. Only $15.95 |
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What Makes It Rain?
In simple language and with lots of
colorful pictures, this book answers the question in the title, and explains
many other related topics such as frost, fog, dew, rainbows and the weather.
It explains the basic scientific ideas in a very simple way, with lots of
examples from everyday life and simple activities to try at home or school.
"the cleverly packaged bits of information in a small
paperback format appeal greatly to children," wrote Nature.
Ages 6 years and up. 7" x 7" 24 pages. No.
BEW10-RN. Only $4.95 |
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Science with Weather
This fascinating book is full of
exciting scientific activities designed to help young children learn about
weather. You can find out how to measure the wind's speed, how to make a
barometer and how to forecast the weather by looking at clouds. All the
experiments are safe and easy to carry out, using ordinary household
equipment. Usborne Science Activities respond
to the growing emphasis on scientific exploration for children. The text and
illustrations are clear and simple, so children can enjoy using the books by
themselves. Further notes give more detailed explanations for adults who
wish to work with their children. Ages 6-9. 8.25" x 8.25"
24 pages.
No. BEW10-SW. Only $4.95 |
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Simple
Weather Experiments with Everyday Materials
Dozens of meticulously described experiments, a list of supplies and
directions, and a detailed, clear explanation of what happens and why. The
experiments are easy to set up and carry out Ages 8-15. 128
pages.
No. BEW10-SE. Only $5.95 |
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Book of
the Seasons
What makes winter cold
and summer hot? Why do most flowers only bloom in spring and summer? Get
the answers to these questions, and loads of others, with this colorful
and informative journey through each season. One spread is devoted to
every month, with full-color illustrations and diagrams, accompanying
explanations of the relationship between the sun and the earth.
Ages
7 and up. 8" x 10" 96 pages.
No. BEW10-4S. Only $16.95 |
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Jump Science: Experiment with
Weather
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Books
An introduction to the subject, especially written for young children. Subjects
include humidity, snow and ice, heat and drought, thunder and lightning, changing weather,
and the seasons.
8 1/2" x 11." 32 pages. Full color. Paperback.
No. BEW10-JS. Only $5.95 |
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Eyes on Adventure: Natural
Disasters
Interesting fact and wonderful photographs introduce this subject to the younger set.
Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Earthquakes, Floods - What else can happen?
7 1/2" x 9 1/8." 32 pages. Full color. Paperback
No. BEW10-ND. Only $5.95 |
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Storms & Hurricanes
Storms and Hurricanes is a fascinating
introduction to the causes and catastrophic effects of some of the world's
most powerful and terrifying forces of nature. The complex weather patterns
that produce storms and hurricanes are explained in an accessible way using
clear, concise text and detailed diagrams. Realistic illustrations,
photographs and satellite images introduce the methods of forecasting and
monitoring storms and hurricanes, and outline different techniques which
have been devised to reduce their devastating effects. "... describe
relatively complex ideas... in clear, concise and imaginative ways... These
titles are well worth recommending," wrote the Association for Science Education.
Ages 11-16. 8" x 10" 32 pages. Paperback.
No. BEW10-HS. Only $7.95 |
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