About the book
A perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather.
Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common terms--like moisture, air pressure, and temperature--and their definitions.
Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and diagrams. Newly revised, this edition of Weather Words and What They Mean has been vetted by an expert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Best of all, the book features a fun list of weird weather facts!
Editions of Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780823441716
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780823441907
Read an Excerpt
A perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather.
Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common terms--like moisture, air pressure, and temperature--and their definitions.
Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and diagrams. Newly revised, this edition of Weather Words and What They Mean has been vetted by an expert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Best of all, the book features a fun list of weird weather facts!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition) about?
A perfect introduction to how we talk and think about the weather.
Everyone talks about the weather, but what does it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common terms--like moisture, air pressure, and temperature--and their definitions.
Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog, clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and diagrams. Newly revised, this edition of Weather Words and What They Mean has been vetted by an expert from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Best of all, the book features a fun list of weird weather facts!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world
Where can I read a sample of Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780823441716
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)?
Gail Gibbons
Who is the Publisher of the book Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition)?
Holiday House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Weather Words and What They Mean (New Edition) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780823441716) and paperback(ISBN 9780823441907)
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