Take kids ages 3 to 5 on an exciting and educational weather adventure!Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of the summer climate to the cold, crisp nights of winter, kids will learn all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why it rains, what causes a rainbow and storms, and so much more. Read along and wow your child with the story of the meteorological magic that's happening around them every day and has existed for all of history.Go beyond other weather books for kids with:A WHIRLWIND OF INFO MADE SIMPLE: Help toddlers and preschoolers understand how weather works through simple explanations.SUNNY ILLUSTRATIONS: Colorful and adorable images help kids better understand and engage with what they're learning.A RAIN OF FUN FACTS: Keep older readers interested with neat info, like the fact that wind can be used to create electricity.If you're looking for weather books for kids, this illustrated guide provides your tot with an extraordinary weather adventure! Read more

Weather can be wild, freaky, and fascinating! Powerful twisters roar through homes; earthquakes shatter whole cities; hurricanes fly through towns. How does it all happen and how do we know what we do? All you need to know about weather and all of its wildness will be found in the pages of this colorful, energetic, and accessible book. Kids will also learn about real-life encounters with wild weather from National Geographic tornado chaser, Tim Samaras, featured in "Explorer's Corners" throughout the book. Packed with fun facts and amazing photographs, this book gives kids an in-depth look at these amazing natural phenomena.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information. Read more

Laugh and learn with fun facts about the sun, thunderstorms, snowflakes, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! “You see, weather keeps changing, but one thing we know. It makes life exciting wherever you go.”The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Look up in the sky and learn: •       how to read a weather map•       what the water cycle is•       how meteorologists forecast the weather•       and much more! Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh Say Can You Say What's the Weather Today? All About Weather also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning.Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library series!If I Ran the Horse Show: All About HorsesClam-I-Am! All About the BeachMiles and Miles of Reptiles: All About ReptilesA Whale of a Tale! All About Porpoises, Dolphins, and WhalesSafari, So Good! All About African WildlifeThere's a Map on My Lap! All About MapsOh, the Lavas That Flow! All About VolcanoesOut of Sight Till Tonight! All About Nocturnal AnimalsWhat Cat Is That? All About CatsOnce upon a Mastodon: All About Prehistoric MammalsThe Cat on the Mat: All About Mindfulness Read more

The Perfect Gift for Kids!HOW THINGS WORK is a curiosity-quenching guide that dives into many marvels, both natural and man made. Humans have been able to create amazing things by thinking outside the box; thanks to human ingenuity, you now get to board a train, keep your milk in the refrigerator, use a cell phone, and do all sorts of other fascinatingly mundane things. However, we assure you that these things were once considered far from mundane!In How Things Work, you’ll learn about:The Human BodyPlantsWeatherElectricityTelephonesBatteriesRocketsEnginesAnd so much more!The great men and women who invented these things had great minds, and they put them to great use, imagining brand-new tools and ways of doing things. HOW THINGS WORK is designed to open up brand new vistas of thought and to allow your mind to roam free and think creatively. Who knows? You just may shine that creative spark so brightly that you yourself end up in a book very much like this one!Are you ready to learn more about the world around you?Scroll up, Click on “Buy Now with 1-Click”, and Grab a Copy Today! Read more

Your Guide to Watching Clouds and Understanding the WeatherFrom the soothing sound of rain to the shrill whistle of a blizzard, from the house-shaking rumble of thunder to the violent fury of a hurricane, weather is a fascinating part of our lives. We watch it. We listen to it. We feel it. We try to predict it. But how well do we truly understand it? Professional meteorologist Ryan Henning presents Field Guide to the Weather, a handy reference to meteorology and to the types of weather phenomena that one might encounter at home or in nature. It includes a simple introduction to the basics of meteorology―explaining the aspects of the atmosphere that dictate how weather works. From there, the field guide looks at a variety of individual weather topics: cloud formation (and cloud-type identification), various forms of precipitation, and much more. The author goes on to discuss government-issued watches and warnings, and weather safety. Plus, readers are sure to appreciate the book’s helpful guide to interpreting weather forecasts and available model information when planning an afternoon picnic or next week’s vacation. Field Guide to the Weather is a perfect introduction to the science of weather. The information is captivating for kids and adults alike. The simple explanations are useful in easing the mind of a frightened child, and the in-depth details help adults learn to understand and prepare for the weather ahead. Read more

Released in December 2024, this is the 2nd edition of the FAA Aviation Weather Handbook. Suffix "A" was added to make it FAA-H-8083-28A.Printed in Color.This handbook cancels and supersedes FAA-H-8083-28, Aviation Weather Handbook, dated November 25, 2022, and contains several changes and updates. While this revision contains updated information, it retains the organization and same order of presentation in earlier editions. Some updates to graphics and editorial wording changes have been made for clarity or consistency.The Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28A consolidates the weather information from the following advisory circulars (AC) into one source document. By doing this, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) intends to streamline access to the FAA’s weather documentation for users of the National Airspace System (NAS). The following AC's are now canceled:AC 00-6, Aviation WeatherAC 00-24, ThunderstormsAC 00-30, Clear Air Turbulence AvoidanceAC 00-45, Aviation Weather ServicesAC 00-54, Pilot Windshear GuideAC 00-57, Hazardous Mountain WindsThis handbook is designed as a technical reference for all who operate in the National Airspace System (NAS). Pilots, dispatchers, and operators will find this handbook a valuable resource for flight planning and decision making.The Aviation Weather Handbook FAA-H-8083-28A conforms to pilot weather training and certification concepts established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The discussion and explanations reflect the most commonly used weather products and information. Read more

WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER 2022 IPPY AWARDS GOLD MEDALIST — SCIENCE NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALIST — POLITICAL 2021 WORLD MAGAZINE ACCESSIBLE SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEAR — HONORABLE MENTION "Unsettled is a remarkable book—probably the best book on climate change for the intelligent layperson—that achieves the feat of conveying complex information clearly and in depth." —Claremont Review of Books “[Unsettled] is no polemic. It’s a plea for understanding how scientists extract clarity from complexity.” — Wall Street Journal "Surging sea levels are inundating the coasts." "Hurricanes and tornadoes are becoming fiercer and more frequent." "Climate change will be an economic disaster." You've heard all this presented as fact. But according to science, all of these statements are profoundly misleading. When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that "the science is settled." In reality, the long game of telephone from research to reports to the popular media is corrupted by misunderstanding and misinformation. Core questions—about the way the climate is responding to our influence, and what the impacts will be—remain largely unanswered. The climate is changing, but the why and how aren't as clear as you've probably been led to believe. Now, one of America's most distinguished scientists is clearing away the fog to explain what science really says (and doesn't say) about our changing climate. In Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters, Steven Koonin draws upon his decades of experience—including as a top science advisor to the Obama administration—to provide up-to-date insights and expert perspective free from political agendas. Fascinating, clear-headed, and full of surprises, this book gives readers the tools to both understand the climate issue and be savvier consumers of science media in general. Koonin takes readers behind the headlines to the more nuanced science itself, showing us where it comes from and guiding us through the implications of the evidence. He dispels popular myths and unveils little-known truths: despite a dramatic rise in greenhouse gas emissions, global temperatures actually decreased from 1940 to 1970. What's more, the models we use to predict the future aren't able to accurately describe the climate of the past, suggesting they are deeply flawed. Koonin also tackles society's response to a changing climate, using data-driven analysis to explain why many proposed "solutions" would be ineffective, and discussing how alternatives like adaptation and, if necessary, geoengineering will ensure humanity continues to prosper. Unsettled is a reality check buoyed by hope, offering the truth about climate science that you aren't getting elsewhere—what we know, what we don't, and what it all means for our future. Read more

Interesting to look at for many reasons, this eye-catching object shows what the weather has in store. In the 1800s, during his voyage with Charles Darwin, Admiral Robert Fitzroy used and later popularized the storm glass, which promised to predict the weather. A beautiful twist on this classic device, the Storm Cloud is a fun way of seeing what the weather has in store. Filled with a special liquid that responds to changes in the atmosphere, the crystals within the cloud-shaped glass indicate whether it'll be fair, cloudy, rainy, windy, or stormy. Whether sitting on a windowsill or a desk, the Storm Cloud is irresistible décor for the curious-minded. ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL: The Storm Cloud is as stylish and fun as it is informative. Place it on a shelf or table and marvel as it reveals each day’s forecast.   UNIQUE GIFT: This distinctive item makes a perfect gift for any daydreamer or nature lover.   RAVE REVIEWS: With hundreds of five-star ratings, reviewers love the Storm Cloud. One person calls it a “great conversation piece” and another says it’s “the best barometer EVER!”Perfect for: Design nerds, cloudspotters, and science buffs Adding a touch of everyday wonder to any home or office space Anyone interested in meteorology—children and adults alike! Read more

"There is nothing imaginary about Junger's book; it is all terrifyingly, awesomely real." ―Los Angeles TimesIt was the storm of the century, boasting waves over one hundred feet high―a tempest created by so rare a combination of factors that meteorologists deemed it "the perfect storm." In a book that has become a classic, Sebastian Junger explores the history of the fishing industry, the science of storms, and the candid accounts of the people whose lives the storm touched. The Perfect Storm is a real-life thriller that makes us feel like we've been caught, helpless, in the grip of a force of nature beyond our understanding or control.Winner of the American Library Association's 1998 Alex Award. 8 pages of illustrations Read more

With experiments, observations and activities children ages seven to thirteen will learn to predict the weather by understanding the science behind it. From foggy mornings to sunny afternoons to our changing seasons, weather forecasting is a year-round, practical science that children will have fun learning about. Read more

The amazing true story of the man behind modern weather predictionConsider a world without weather prediction. How would we know when to evacuate communities ahead of fires or floods, or figure out what to wear tomorrow? Until 40 years ago, we couldn’t forecast weather conditions beyond ten days. Renowned climate scientist Dr. Jagadish Shukla is largely to thank for modern weather forecasting. Born in rural India with no electricity, plumbing, or formal schools, he attended classes that were held in a cow shed. Shukla grew up amid turmoil: overwhelming monsoons, devastating droughts, and unpredictable crop yields. His drive brought him to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, despite little experience. He then followed an unlikely path to MIT and Princeton, and the highest echelons of climate science. His work, which has enabled us to predict weather farther into the future than previously thought possible, allows us to feed more people, save lives, and hold on to hope in a warming world.Paired with his philanthropic endeavors and extreme dedication to the field, Dr. Shukla has been lauded internationally for his achievements, including a shared Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore for his governmental research on climate change. A Billion Butterflies is a wondrous insider’s account of climate science and an unbelievable memoir of his life. Understanding dynamical seasonal prediction will change the way you experience a thunderstorm or interpret a forecast; understanding its origins and the remarkable story of the man who discovered it will change the way you see our world. Read more

Take the mystery out of common weather phenomena with BarCharts’ updated and expanded Meteorology QuickStudy® guide. Now in three-panel format, this guide contains up-to-date, key information on weather patterns and the variables that affect them, including the atmosphere, heat and radiation, severe weather, clouds, and fronts, as well as charts and diagrams to further illustrate key processes. This study tool can be used as an introduction to the field, a personal guide to the weather, or a companion to various weather-related academic courses. Read more

Cloudspotter and bestselling author Gavin Pretor-Pinney delivers a moment of calm atmospheric contemplation to members of his Cloud Appreciation Society by sharing a cloud image and story every day. A Cloud a Day urges all of us to keep our heads in the clouds with 365 fascinating cloud formations from his extraordinarily popular Cloud Appreciation Society collection. Inspirational quotes and informative cloud facts accompany provocative and meditative images of the sky, encouraging readers to pause for a moment and look up. • Beautifully illustrated book of stunning cloud images • Features cloud facts and inspirational quotes • Encourages appreciation of the natural worldFans of In The Cloudspotter's Guide or The Cloud Collector's Handbook will love this book.This book is perfect for: • Weather and cloud watchers • Daydreamers • Cloud Appreciation Society members and anyone interested in clouds • Introduction to weather book for kids Read more

A one-of-a-kind illustrated guide to clouds, cloud formations, and the artists who painted themThe mystery of clouds has captivated scientists and artists alike. This unique book shows you how to use the meteorological techniques of nephology to identify these elusive and transmutable shapes. It curates, classifies, and measures every species—including those recently discovered—considering the height, size, texture, arrangement, modifications, and movement of their many shifting forms. Clouds blends a lively and engaging narrative by one of today’s leading meteorologists with an essay on historic cloud art, and includes a wealth of breathtaking cloud studies by some of the greatest artists ever to look skyward.Presents a “taxonomic” approach to identification, applying the basic laws of geometry to quantify and measure clouds and cloud formationsShowcases artists who painted clouds from a scientific viewpoint, such as John Constable, Frederic Edwin Church, J.M.W. Turner, and Caspar David FriedrichTells the stories of the physicists and painters who have attempted to record the many different incarnations of cloudsExplains the physics of clouds, from the basic constituents of Earth’s atmosphere to cloud formation and dissipation, the colors and shades of clouds, the development of precipitation, and the timescale evolution of cloudsDiscusses the classification and naming of cloudsServes as a user-friendly reference guide to low, midlevel, and high cloud speciesIncludes charts, infographics, and a glossary of terms Read more

"Amateur weather forecasters (which includes just about everyone) will find this volume an informative and entertaining account of the why and how of the weather." — The NationIn simple language, Eric Sloane explains the whys and wherefores of weather and weather forecasting — and does it in a style that's universally appealing.With humor and common sense shining through in a book that's also lively and informative, Sloane shows readers how to predict the weather by "reading" such natural phenomena as winds, skies, and animal sounds. This beautifully illustrated and practical treasure trove of climate lore will enlighten outdoorsmen, farmers, sailors, and anyone else who has ever wondered what a large halo around the moon means, why birds "sit it out" before a storm, and whether or not to take an umbrella when leaving the house. Read more

Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up. Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from history and science to art and pop culture. Cumulus, nimbostratus, and the dramatic and surfable Morning Glory cloud are just a few of the varieties explored in this smart, witty, and eclectic tour through the skies. Illustrated with striking photographs (including a new section in full-color) and line drawings featuring everything from classical paintings to lava lamps, The Cloudspotter's Guide will have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious floating on cloud nine. Read more

Are You Getting The Most From Your Blood Tests? Sick and tired of telling your patients that their blood tests look normal when you know they are far from it? This manual presents a diagnostic system of blood chemistry and CBC analysis that focuses on physiological function as a marker of health. By looking for optimum function we increase our ability to detect dysfunctions long before disease manifests. Conventional lab testing becomes a truly preventative and prognostic tool. Whether you are well-seasoned doctor, or fresh from medical school, you will refer to this manual again and again.You will discover how easy it is to:Increase your competency with blood chemistry analysis and speak to your patients with authority when doing reports of findings. Determine nutritional deficiencies in your patients and reduce your reliance on expensive outsourced labs. Implement new tools and techniques to dramatically improve your clinical outcomes. Cut the amount of time you spend analyzing your patients' blood tests. Make your blood chemistry testing an indispensable screening tool. Your blood chemistry analysis will finally mean something to you and your patients.This book includes:In-depth coverage of 52 blood tests with optimal and functional values. 62 patterns of functional disorders that most physicians do not get from normal reference ranges. 11 nutrient deficiencies that can be seen in blood chemistry and CBC tests. 36 special topics and in-office tests. Full section of patterns that exist between multiple tests. Blood chemistry and CBC tracking forms for both US reference units and Standard International Units available as a download.This best selling manual on Blood Chemistry Analysis has shown hundreds of doctors how to do a functionally oriented blood chemistry analysis. What are you waiting for? Read more

Your handy guide to reading the skies!How to identify each type of cloudThe processes at work to produce themThe significance they have for our weatherOptical phenomena produced by certain cloudsCan you read the skies? Clouds produce an ever-changing skyscape and a vital clue to predicting whether it's going to rain or shine.With this handy 80-page cloud-spotting guide, you'll learn how to identify clouds types, how they form, how to read a changing sky, the processes that produce different types of clouds, how different cloud types indicate the weather, and the optical phenomena that is produced by certain types of clouds.Learn the lost countryside art of cloud reading and understanding the most essential of nature's clues and signs, with Know Your Clouds! Read more

Superstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, and spiraling freak weather: the fallout of global warming is a real-life natural thriller, as captured in Porter Fox’s urgent and stunning story of chasing the world’s most devastating storms. Here is the story of the largest storms on earth and how those storms are growing bigger and stronger. The tale of extreme weather doesn’t begin with floods, fires, or even the air that carries this change to our lives. It begins with the ocean. Oceans create weather, climate, floods, droughts, and most of the geophysical fallout of global warming. Exactly how, award-winning writer Porter Fox contends, depends on invisible ocean currents, planetary cycles just now being defined, and processes in the deep ocean that may well have already saved us from the worst effects of the climate crisis. In an attempt to avert a coming age of superstorms, sea level rise, and catastrophic warming, scientists followed the lead of a college drop-out-turned-maverick sailor and storm-chaser; a Romanian refugee turned BBC radio host turned circumnavigating mapmaker; and an audacious new attempt to study storms above as well as deep below the ocean depths, using drones.   Throughout Category Five, Fox shadows these explorers, scientists, oceanographers, and weather forecasters in an attempt to understand, forestall, and possibly harness the awesome power of our oceans. Read more

Discover the fascinating science of weather with Meteorology Step by Step: Understanding Weather Systems, Phenomena & Forecasting, a clear and accessible guide designed for anyone who wants to understand the science behind the skies. Whether you're a curious observer, a student, or someone preparing for severe weather, this book will lead you through the essential concepts of meteorology in a simple and accessible way.This book goes beyond the basic weather forecast and goes deep into the processes that drive atmospheric phenomena. You'll learn how thunderstorms form, why hurricanes grow stronger, and how global climate patterns like El Niño impact weather around the world. Meteorology Step by Step covers every aspect of meteorology, from the smallest local patterns to large-scale climate changes, giving you the knowledge to better understand and predict the weather.Why You Should Buy This Book:Comprehensive and Clear: This book breaks down complex meteorological concepts into easy-to-understand language, perfect for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge of weather systems.Real-World Applications: Learn how weather impacts everything from agriculture to travel, and how you can use this information to make better decisions in your daily life.Engaging and Practical: Packed with real-life examples, this book brings the science of weather to life, showing how meteorological phenomena affect people and industries around the globe.Key Topics Covered:Atmospheric Structure & Composition: Discover the layers of the atmosphere, from the troposphere, where all weather occurs, to the upper atmosphere that protects Earth from harmful radiation.Air Pressure & Winds: Understand how air pressure drives wind patterns and shapes global weather systems like trade winds and jet streams.Clouds, Precipitation & Storms: Learn how different types of clouds form and what they mean for the weather, from gentle rain showers to severe thunderstorms and hurricanes.Climate Systems: Dive into global patterns like El Niño and La Niña, and understand how they impact weather conditions across the planet.Weather Forecasting: Explore the tools and technologies meteorologists use to predict the weather, including satellite observations, weather models, and Doppler radar.Climate Change: Get a clear explanation of the science behind global warming, extreme weather events, and the role of human activity in shaping our climate.Future of Meteorology: Discover how advances in technology, including artificial intelligence, are revolutionizing the field and what the future holds for weather prediction.Who This Book is For:Weather Enthusiasts: If you love tracking storms or simply enjoy observing the sky, this book provides the scientific understanding behind the weather you see every day.Students & Educators: An excellent resource for those studying atmospheric sciences or teaching basic weather concepts. The clear structure makes complex ideas accessible for all learners.Professionals: Whether you're in aviation, agriculture, or emergency management, understanding meteorology can improve decision-making and safety in your field.In a world where weather events are becoming more extreme and climate change dominates the conversation, Meteorology Step by Step gives you the tools to better understand our dynamic atmosphere. By the time you’ve finished this book, you’ll not only be able to interpret weather forecasts but also grasp the science that drives weather patterns globally.Don’t just watch the weather—understand it. Get your copy of Meteorology Step by Step today and explore the wonders of the sky. Read more