The Kids' Book of Clouds and Sky by Frank Staub
	List Price:   $9.95 Unit Price:   $7.96 You Save:   $1.99 (20%) ISBN-10:   1402728069 ISBN-13:   9781402728068 Publisher:   Sterling Publishing Category:   Science Books Pub. Date:   August 2005 Pages:   80 Format:   Paperback
Subjects
EARTH SCIENCES CLOUDS ATMOSPHERE
Description/Notes
Find out what is going on in the air above, why the sky is blue, why sunsets are red, what causes rain and snow, whether you can find the end of the rainbow and lots more in this basic introduction to meteorology. 'The question-and-answer format will appeal to general browsers. This volume...will provide enjoyment...and...prove helpful.'--School Library Journal 'A gentle introduction to the wonderful world of science.'--Science Scope 'The photography is great....would be a nice addition to a classroom science library.'--Science Books & Films Illustrated with hundreds of captivating photographs, and written in a kid-friendly style, this informative guide answers the dozen of questions children ask about the sky and weather. They'll learn about humidity, fog, and storms; get an introduction to cloud types, and find out if it's true that you can tell direction from the sun. And there's much more too, including information on clouds mistaken for flying saucers, and celestial phenomena such as shooting stars and the Aurora Borealis. A wonderful resource for meteorology-minded kids!