Wild About Weather - 50 Wet, Windy & Wonderful Activities

With its humorous approach, fascinating facts, great pictures andcool projects, there's no better introduction to the often wackyworld of weather than this. It covers all the ins and outs of howweather works: atmosphere and air pressure; sunshine, rain, storms,and wind; and strange phenomena. Travel the globe to examinedifferent climates and systems. Check out wild weather phenomena,including tornadoes and hurricanes. Keep a weather log and make areal barometer, thermometer, and wind vane. Every chapter has a"Forecaster's Corner" that children can use to make their ownaccurate forecasts and a"Weather Challenge" sidebar. All this, andweather lore, quotes and statistics will get (and keep) kids'attention.