Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
What are weather and climate? -- Think like a scientist! -- The weather cycle -- Make a hygrometer -- Making clouds -- Hailstones -- Make a flood -- Rainbows -- Weather vane -- Anemometer -- Build a barometer -- Make a thermometer -- Balloon blowup
Summary:
"Budding scientists and meteorologists have likely heard about how climate change is shaping their world, but they may have questions about the science behind it. This informative title has answers! First, explanatory text breaks down important concepts including solar radiation and air pressure. Then readers learn about the importance of experiments to the scientific method. Armed with this knowledge, students can then dive into 11 hands-on activities with compelling step-by-step directions, detailed illustrations, and STEM concept connections. These activities utilize everyday items such as plastic wrap and measuring cups, but allow students to simulate weather events including the creation of clouds and flooding. Complete with a glossary to boost reading comprehension and a section to find further information, this text is sure to inspire students to continue learning about the weather events that affect their everyday lives."-- Provided by publisher.
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