Extreme Weather for Kids

Name: Extreme Weather for Kids
Author: Matthew Cappucci
ISBN: 9780760385142

By Matthew Cappucci (author), Stephanie Hathaway (illustrator)

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Extreme Weather for Kids is a whirlwind ride through the wild world of weather, written in accessible language and complemented by vivid descriptions and imagery.

Designed to harness children's natural curiosity, this action-packed introduction to meteorology incorporates firsthand accounts from inside Mother Nature's most dramatic moments. For each phenomenon introduced, explanatory text, informative illustrations, sidebars, and asides allow readers to explore at their own pace. Along with storm-chasing reports and photos from in the field, each chapter includes a step-by-step hands-on activity for engaging with the science.

What is the polar vortex? And why does a disrupted "polar vortex" lead to extreme cold air outbreaks across Europe, Asia, and North America? Among the many "in case you were wondering" questions addressed:

How strong can a hurricane get?
What's the biggest tornado to have ever happened?
How large can hail get?
Is "thundersnow" real? How does it form?
How thick is lightning? And how powerful is it?
Where can I find "fossilized lightning?"
Can it snow in the dessert?
What are "solar storms?"
What makes the northern (and southern) lights?

Weather is one of the most accessible sciences there is. Everyone experiences it in some way or another, and learning the basics behind it naturally sparks interest in other sciences. That's why Extreme Weather for Kids also teaches the basic principles of scientific observation, while placing a key emphasis on safety.

Extreme Weather for Kids is sure to awaken the joy of learning-rain or shine.

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ISBN:	9780760385142
Publication date:	25th April 2024
Author:	Matthew Cappucci
Illustrator:	Stephanie Hathaway
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Format:	Paperback
Pagination:	144 pages
Reading age:	8+
Genres:	Children’s / Teenage general interest: Weather and climate Educational: Environmental science Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction