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Why is the sky blue? How high are the clouds? What causes lightning and thunder? Can you find the end of the rainbow? Written in a concise, reader-friendly question-and-answer format, this informative guide is illustrated with hundreds of captivating photographs. Now kids can find the answers to dozens of questions about the natural wonders of the sky and weather. They’ll learn about various weather conditions, including humidity, fog, and storms, and be introduced to the different types of clouds, including cumulus, cirrus, and stratus. Clouds that can be mistaken for flying saucers, the white “clouds” that appear behind jet planes, and other celestial phenomena such as the Northern and Southern Lights, shooting stars, and rainbows are also explained. A wonderful resource for curious kids!
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What is going on in the air above you? Why is the sky blue? The clouds and sky are always there, but how much do you know about them? Find out what the sky and the clouds can tell you and how they affect your daily life in this fun, photo-filled book. Learn about what you see in the sky and enjoy it all the more! 47 questions are answered and illustrated, includingWhat is the sky made of?; Why is the sky blue?; Why are sunsets red?; What time is twilight?; What makes air humid? What are clouds?; What causes rain and snow?; What causes thunder and lightning?; What is air pollution?; Can you find the end of the rainbow?; What are weather forecasters talking about?; Where does wind come from?; Why is the Moon white?; Why does it change shape?; What are shooting stars?; Illustrated in full colour throughout with over 200 colour photographs and additional colour line drawings. Basic introduction to meteorology for 8 to 12 years.
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Frank Staub is a photographer and writer specializing in nature, foreign cultures, and adventure sports. His photographs have been featured in more than 30 books, most of which he wrote, and he has received 7 national awards.
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- PublisherSterling Juvenile
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0806978791
- ISBN 13 9780806978796
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages80
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