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The Science of Weather and Climate

Rain, Sleet, and the Rising Tide

by Julie Danneberg
Michelle Simpson
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A fascinating, full-color introduction to the earth science happening over our heads, packed with STEM experiments and science-minded research projects that invite kids ages 12 to 15 to explore the wonderful world of meteorology through real-world connections!

Take a look out your window. What's the weather like today? Has it changed much from morning to afternoon? What is the difference between weather and climate? In The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and the Rising Tide, middle schoolers learn the science behind why it snows, how wind is formed, what makes one region hot and dry and another region cold and damp, plus lots more! By studying the atmospheric sciences of meteorology and climatology, kids learn to connect the weather they experience on a daily basis in their town with the changing conditions across the entire planet.

  • The activity in our atmosphere plays a critical role in our lives and in the health of our planet. Today's weather determines what clothes you wear and what you are going to do after school, while the local climate influences what kind of car your parents drive, what kind of house you live in, and—believe it or not—what foods you eat!

  • Readers learn that the difference between weather and climate is a difference in measurement—weather is measured on a daily, even hourly basis, while climate is observed across decades and even centuries. As the planet warms, these changing climate conditions cause a rise in extreme weather events across the planet and create the need for a new understanding of how human behavior affects the atmosphere and, eventually, our own environments.

  • Science-minded STEM activities such as creating your own barometer, testing the effects of air pressure, and tracking the effects of uneven heating on the earth's surface encourage young readers to think like scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions, fascinating facts, links to online resources, and more encourage readers to explore this incredible planet.

    About the Inquire & Investigate Earth Science set and Nomad Press

    The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and the Rising Tide is part of a set of three Inquire & Investigate Earth Science books that explore the earth, the atmosphere, and everything in between. The other titles in this series are Rocks and Minerals: Get the Dirt on Geology and The Science of Natural Disasters: When Nature and Humans Collide.

    Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.

    All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

    • Creators

    • Series

      Inquire & Investigate

    • Publisher

    • Release date

      January 15, 2020

    • Formats

      • Kindle Book

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9781619308480

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9781619308480
        • File size: 24217 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Levels

      • Lexile® Measure: 1060
      • Text Difficulty: 6-9

    • Reviews

      • School Library Journal

        January 24, 2020

        Gr 6-9-Weather patterns, extreme weather, weather prediction, and climate are all presented for student research and general interest in this wonderfully written book. Each chapter focuses on the atmospheric science of meteorology and climatology behind each topic, such as air pressure's effect on temperature and rainfall. A short comic introduces each chapter, and contains informative sidebars and QR codes that link to further research online. Questions and exercises that encourage students to think further about the topic and learn through hands-on activities conclude each chapter. The book relays information in a straightforward manner, avoiding editorial histrionics. Almost every page contains color photos or illustrations that support the text nicely. A table of contents, time line, index, thorough glossary, metric conversion table, and a list of further resources are included. Students will enjoy using the QR codes to connect to online resources, though the codes may become outdated when websites are updated. Teachers will find the online offerings to be a great extension of their science lessons, and students will find them useful for report writing. VERDICT Thorough and accessible content work together to form a great resource for student research and curriculum development.-Katherine Rao, Palos Verdes Library District, CA

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

      • Booklist

        March 1, 2020
        Grades 5-8 Student researchers will find these titles in the Inquire and Investigate Earth Science series (3 titles) a perfect introduction and resource for information on topics from extreme weather to climate change to geology. The Science of Weather and Climate focuses on the causes of weather and wind and the importance of water, as well as our changing climate, its consequences, and actions that can still be taken to slow it. Each title uses a combination of neatly organized chapters, illustrations, photographs, and interesting facts and anecdotes to explore each topic in detail. Individual chapters' subsections build upon previously introduced information and are written in an interesting tone that is sure to keep readers interested. The books begin with a time line of important events and discoveries, and include a detailed glossary, suggested videos and books, and an index. Engaging questions, interactive QR codes, and activities expand on the scientific information and vocabulary learned. Highly detailed and informative STEM titles perfect for nonfiction collections in school and public libraries.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)

    Formats

    • Kindle Book
    • OverDrive Read
    • EPUB ebook

    subjects

    Languages

    • English

    Levels

    • Lexile® Measure:1060
    • Text Difficulty:6-9

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