A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.

With winds that can reach speeds of three hundred miles an hour and funnel clouds that can measure a mile in diameter, tornadoes leave enormous damage in their wake. Now Seymour Simon examines these twisting columns of air and destruction. Simon explains how tornadoes are formed, why and when they are most likely to occur, how scientists classify and track them -- and what to do if one touches down. Full-color photographs show this powerful phenomenon...

"This picture book poetically explores the many things water can be from home maker and ship breaker to cloud fluffer and fire snuffer. Backmatter provides additional explanations." --

Describes how and why daylight grows shorter as winter approaches, the effect of shorter days on animals and people, and how the winter solstice has been celebrated throughout history. Includes activities.

Explains how and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to follow when lightning is flashing.

The world comes to life on a snow-melting day.

From wild tornadoes to blinding blizzards, learn what makes our climate and weather work in this stunning visual guide. Fiercer hurricanes, hungrier wildfires, flash floods, and desertification are becoming a part of daily life as our climate shifts and changes. Weather covers the most important areas of this timely topic, delivering up-to-date expert information on everything from the water cycle to winds, cloud galleries, fog, and snow, and from...

Describes various types of clouds and explains how clouds form.

Explains what snow is, what snowflakes look like, where snow falls, and describes blizzards.

In Summer, emergent readers will explore the season of summer. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they discover how summer weather affects the behavior of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the four seasons, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the summer season online using our safe search...