"Extreme Weather for Kids is a tour of the world's wildest weather and natural disasters-what they are, what makes them, how to prepare, and how humans are affecting them.
Designed to harness children's natural curiosity, this action-packed introduction to meteorology incorporates firsthand accounts from inside Mother Nature's most dramatic moments. For each phenomenon introduced, explanatory text, informative illustrations, sidebars, and asides allow readers to explore at their own pace. Along with storm-chasing reports and photos from in the field, each chapter includes a step-by-step hands-on activity for engaging with the science. What is the polar vortex? And why does a disrupted ""polar vortex"" lead to extreme cold air outbreaks across Europe, Asia, and North America? Among the many ""in case you were wondering"" questions addressed: How strong can a hurricane get? What's the biggest tornado to have ever happened? How large can hail get? Is ""thundersnow"" real? How does it form? How thick is lightning? And how powerful is it? Where can I find ""fossilized lightning?""
Can it snow in the dessert? What are ""solar storms?"" What makes the northern (and southern) lights? Weather is one of the most accessible sciences there is. Everyone experiences it in some way or another, and learning the basics behind it naturally sparks interest in other sciences. That's why Extreme Weather for Kids also teaches the basic principles of scientific observation, while placing a key emphasis on safety. Extreme Weather for Kids is sure to awaken the joy of learning-rain or shine."
By:
Matthew Cappucci
Illustrated by:
Stephanie Hathaway
Imprint: Quarry Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 279mm,
Width: 216mm,
Weight: 680g
ISBN: 9780760385142
ISBN 10: 0760385149
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 16 April 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
,
English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
"PrefaceIntroduction Chapter 1: Predicting the Weather What makes the weather? What are seasons? Making observations Making predictions What do we know and when? Activity: Make your own weather map Chapter 2: Storm systems What is the Coriolis Force? Why weather systems rotate Low pressure systems High pressure systems The General Circulation Storm Systems What's the jet stream? Activity Chapter 3: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes What makes severe weather? Ordinary thunderstorms Squall lines Supercells: The King of Thunderstorms Hail Tornadoes Activity: Make your own tornado Chapter 4: Precipitation and drought What is humidity? How much air can the water hold? Floods Monsoons Atmospheric rivers Drought Activity: Make a cloud in a bottle Chapter 5: Hurricanes and Tropical Cyclones What makes a hurricane? Where do hurricanes form? Storms around the world Hurricane Hazards Anatomy of a hurricane Hurricane evacuations Activity: make a hurricane kit Chapter 6: Winter storms and blizzards What makes snow? Different precipitation types Different types of snowstorms Nor'easters ""Classic"" snowstorms Mountain snowstorms Lake-effect snows Ocean-effect snows Squalls Activity: Finding the water content of snow Chapter 7: Rainbows, fogbows and sights in the sky What color is sunlight? What makes a rainbow? Double rainbows Supernumerary and reflected light bows Fogbows, moon bows, pollen bows, etc Haloes Light pillars Activity: Make a rainbow Chapter 8: Sights and Storms in Space What is a solar storm? When do they occur? How does ""space weather"" affect earth? Where can I see the northern (southern) lights? How do scientists predict space weather? Eclipses Activity: Make a pinhole projector Chapter 9: Climate change Weather versus climate How climate change works Different ""stable states"" of Earth How the climate changes naturally (Milankovich cycles) How climate change affects the weather Activity: NASA Citizen Science projects Chapter 10: Other natural disasters Earthquakes Tsunamis Volcanic eruptions Landslides Wildfires Activity: Make an Oreo earthquake Glossary Acknowledgments About the Author Index"
Matthew Cappucci is an American meteorologist based in Washington, DC. He graduated from Harvard in 2019 with a degree in atmospheric sciences, and works on all platforms creating and delivering forecasts for an audience locally and internationally. He can be found on TV at FOX5 in Washington, DC, writes daily articles for The Washington Post, provides the forecast on WAMU radio, the capital's NPR affiliate, and produces daily video forecasts in the MyRadar app. He also works as an educational consultant. Outside of work, Matthew is an avid storm chaser and photographer, and drives a custom armored truck into severe thunderstorms in search of tornadoes. (He has lost three windshields in hail the size of baseballs or larger). Matthew can frequently be found hopping on airplanes to travel the world in search of extreme weather, and is excited to share his adventures in Extreme Weather for Kids! Stephanie Hathaway is a Kansas City-area artist who specializes in creating educational content inspired by our natural world. She believes in using beautiful, dynamic illustrations to make learning about science and nature exciting and accessible to children of all ages. She is guided by the notion that many of life's valuable lessons can be learned from nature. It is her hope that her work will inspire families to explore and learn from the natural world right outside their own door. You can see more of Stephanie's educational nature-based studies and original artwork at stephaniehathawaydesigns.com.
Reviews for Extreme Weather for Kids: Lessons and Activities All About Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Blizzards, and More!
Extreme Weather for Kids is a must-have for any kid who is into meteorology. It combines vibrant visuals with the latest science and mind-blowing facts about severe weather, along with first-hand accounts of storm chasing. Readers can check out tornado fast facts and examine a picture of the biggest hailstone ever, while learning about different types of supercells and trying hands-on activities related to the science of weather. --Liz Lee Heinecke, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist and bestselling author of Kitchen Science Lab for Kids
