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The Big Book of Weather: A Look at How Things Work for Kids
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About The Big Book Of Weather: A Look At How Things Work
Product Description Learn the factors that shape our weather with real-life science experiments (for kids 8-12) Want to know what makes one day good for flying a kite and another one perfect for the beach? Ever wonder how a sunny day turns into a sudden rainstorm? Even though it may seem that the weather changes for no reason, there are fascinating dynamics behind each beautiful day and surprise cold snap. In The Big Book of Weather, you’ll learn how things work for kids with respect to weather―from the wacky and extreme to the everyday. First, discover how things work for kids. Then go a step further: make your own weather with 30 fun experiments ―like making clouds in your kitchen and building your own barometer. You’ll get to make things that steam and bubble and do all sorts of wild stuff while you learn and understand how and why it relates to your life, from your local weather to our global climate. Discover how things work for kids through: The scientific method―The experiments in this book are set up so you can approach questions the way a real scientist would: using the scientific method. Real-life Q&A―What does it mean when your local weather forecaster says that a low-pressure zone is moving into your area, and will it affect your birthday party at the park in a few days? How things work for kids―Discover how climate, weather, and atmosphere concepts actually work in safe, kid-appropriate experiments. Pick up this fascinating book about weather and discover how things work for kids. Review “In The Big Book of Weather, readers will learn fascinating weather facts, new vocabulary words, the hows and whys of wacky weather changes, and so much more! Jessica's easy to understand tone and engaging experiments make this a must-have book for both educators and families.” ―Kim Andrews, Author of Exploring Nature Activity Book and Journal “The Big Book Weather: A Look at How Things Work for Kids appeals to the scientist in all of us. It’s a wonderful introduction to the world of meteorology written in an engaging style. The many experiments not only explain weather phenomena but they’re also fun too! Readers will be looking at weather in a whole new way.” ―Karen Bush Gibson, Author of Meteorology: Cool Women Who Weather Storms “The Big Book of Weather not only answers your foggiest weather questions, it also inspires you to ask more. Best of all, it gives kids the tools to make their own discoveries with the included experiments and demonstrations. With this thoroughly engaging book in hand, you will never look up at the sky the same way again.” ―Katie McKissick, Science Communicator and Author of Everyday Amazing: Fascinating Facts about the Science That Surrounds Us About the Author Jessica Stoller-Conrad is a science writer specializing in content for young audiences. In her most recent role, she produces digital content that explains space and Earth science for kids. Previously, she wrote for a variety of news outlets and institutions covering biology, engineering, health, and food. Jessica holds a master's degree in biological sciences from the University of Notre Dame. She lives with her husband and two sons in Southern California.
