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A hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities.

Features photographs and descriptions of different types of weather, and looks at the weather typical of each of the four seasons.

Contains an introduction to weather, in simple text with photographs and illustrations, including information on how clouds form, what causes humidity, what wind is, and how thunderstorms are created.

Provides an introduction to wind, weather, and the atmosphere, and features procedures for activities, projects, and experiments designed to help students learn more about them.

Describes careers in meteorology and how to prepare for a career.

An introduction to temperature, wind, and moisture, the three primary elements which interact to create various weather conditions.

Describes various atmospheric conditions and explains how they are created and how they bring about particular weather.

Provides information about what makes weather and climate, and features illustrated instructions for eight experiments designed to teach students how the Earth stays warm, how clouds are formed, how rain is measured, and other related topics.

Describes the more violent aspects of weather such as floods and storms.

Discusses the need for weather prediction, how certain types of weather are measured, and how weather patterns are observed.

An introduction to weather discussing such concepts as evaporation and condensation and the natural occurrence of rain, snow, thunderstorms, and hurricanes.

Provides an overview of what it takes to be a meteorologist, discussing what they do, the science they use, the training that is required, and other related topics.

Provides step-by-step instruction for nine science fair projects about weather; offers advice on displays and added features; and includes a section on the competition.

"We see a rainbow when the Sun shines on rain drops in the sky. When you see a rainbow, the Sun is behind you.