The kids' book of weather forecasting

build a weather station, "read" the sky & make predictions!

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The kids' book of weather forecasting

build a weather station, "read" the sky & make predictions!

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  • 2 Currently reading

A hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity; record measurements and observations in a weather log; make weather predictions; and perform other related activities.

Publish Date
Publisher
Williamson Books
Language
English
Pages
141

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Book Details


Table of Contents

Meet Mark
Weather: it's everybody's business
The atmosphere: an ocean of air
The energetic sun
Wind: always stirring things up
Water completes the mix
Clouds: the key to weather forecasting
Weather on the wild side
Fine-tuning your forecasts
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Edition Notes

Originally published: 2000.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 137) and index.

"Ages 7 to 13."

Published in
Nashville, Tenn
Series
Kids can!
Genre
Juvenile literature
Other Titles
Weather forecasting

Classifications

Library of Congress
QC981.3 .B723 2008

The Physical Object

Pagination
141 p.
Number of pages
141
Dimensions
28 x x centimeters

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL23940442M
ISBN 10
0824968239, 0824968220
ISBN 13
9780824968236, 9780824968229
LCCN
2009502400

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL17100628W

Work Description

Kids discover what makes the weather happen and how to predict what's ahead. Activities include making equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction and speed, humidity, and barometric pressure; recording measurements and observations in a Weather Log; and simulating weather events to demonstrate the science behind them. 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. Perfect for budding meteorologists and science lovers. - Publisher.

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