Why? Weather

Brilliant Answers to Baffling Questions

Part of Why? Series

Author DK
Hardcover
$21.99 US
8-1/2"W x 10-7/8"H
On sale Nov 26, 2024 | 144 Pages | 9780593843727
Grades 6-8
Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopedia for kids.

What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? How are hurricanes born? Why is climate change dangerous? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out answers to all the questions they may have about weather and climate, and some they hadn't thought of! Featuring detailed explanations to weather wonders, extreme weather, the science of weather forecasting, and climate change, Why? Weather helps children become weather experts in no time. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling facts, stunning photography, and extensive diagrams, this visually appealing book will be treasured by every budding meteorologist.
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about weather and learn all about the real-time impacts of the climate crisis in this absorbing encyclopedia for kids.

What happens inside a thundercloud? Why is the sky not always blue? How are hurricanes born? Why is climate change dangerous? This children's book helps inquisitive minds find out answers to all the questions they may have about weather and climate, and some they hadn't thought of! Featuring detailed explanations to weather wonders, extreme weather, the science of weather forecasting, and climate change, Why? Weather helps children become weather experts in no time. Each page asks and answers a different question, and features a quick quiz designed to cement new knowledge. Bursting with mind-boggling facts, stunning photography, and extensive diagrams, this visually appealing book will be treasured by every budding meteorologist.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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