Yuma Public Library

Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

"A guide to uncovering the mysteries of weather using close observation-decoding the ever-shifting alchemy of heat, water, and air to understand how it shapes our cities, woods, and hills"--Provided by publisher.

Describes forecasters at work in a weather station as they use sophisticated equipment to track and gauge the constant changes in the weather.

Explains the basic characteristics of weather; temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure; and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.

Describes how tornadoes behave and how the meteorologists who track them work.

How do scientists predict the weather? What tools and instruments help them make forecasts? How far in advance can they make good predictions? Weather forecasting is a tricky science. Forecasters gather current weather data and study trends and historical patterns. They use their expertise to predict what kind of weather is likely coming next-with help from computers, satellites, and other machines. In this fact-packed book, discover what it really...

"Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions"--

"What will the weather be like tomorrow? Is there a way to find out? Yes! Take a closer look at how meteorologists predict the weather."--Back cover.

Discusses the history of forecasting and introduces the tools scientists use to predict weather.

Alice doesn't need a weather forecast to tell if it's going to snow. She can feel in in her toes, elbows and nose. Each time she feels a twitch or a tingle, she warns her neighbors.