Look at Weather

Are you scared of a big storm? Or do you find thunder and lightning exciting? These two natural phenomena were the subject of stories for many ancient cultures, but today scientists know how they happen! In this book, readers learn too, including whether thunder or lightning comes first, which storms have the boom and flash, and the effect of climate change on thunderstorms. Fact boxes add relevant examples and key vocabulary terms, and diagrams and full-color photographs correlate to the achievable text for better reader comprehension.

Hurricanes often dominate the nightly news during August and September when some of the biggest hit the southeastern United States each year. However, hurricane season for the Western Hemisphere is officially June to November. So, what causes these huge, often destructive storms? That's what this book answers for readers! Written with struggling or reluctant readers in mind, the main text is succinct, accessible, and paired with fact boxes and full-color photographs that directly correlate to aid in comprehension. Diagrams and maps drive home key Earth Science concepts and offer a clear review of the topic.

Many people know that monsoon season means rain-but many don't know that there's a dry monsoon season too! These high winds happen in many places on Earth, and in this volume, readers learn what causes them, the troubles they can cause, and how climate change is affecting monsoon strength. Full-color photographs, diagrams, and maps illustrate the key concepts highlighted in the achievable text. Fact boxes supplement the main Earth science content with vocabulary terms, examples, and additional meteorological context.

Depending on where you live, snow can be a typical part of winter or can shut down the city with just a few inches of the white stuff! Rain, too, may be a daily occurrence or very uncommon! Whatever the case may be, snow and rain form in interesting ways and can take many forms-big, wet flakes; soft raindrops; or a mix of both, or sleet! This book breaks it all down for struggling readers or those in need of review in achievable text. Full-color photographs directly correlate to the text to aid reader comprehension.

Tornadoes are some of the coolest-and most destructive-weather phenomena. Some are tiny and just move a few hundred feet; some are huge and have a path of hundreds of miles! This book breaks down these incredible forces of nature for struggling readers or those in need of review on the topic. The achievable main text includes how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and some of the most destructive ever. Full-color photographs show readers tornadoes in action and their aftermath while maps and diagrams aid comprehension of the Each science content.

Clouds can look different depending on the day: huge and billowing, streaky and wispy, or simply a blanket of gray. And, some days don't have clouds at all! Kids know that clouds can affect their daily lives, but how do they form and what do the types of clouds mean for their soccer game or family picnic? This book covers all of that and more in achievable language perfect for struggling readers and those in need of some meteorological review.