Extreme Weather for Kids isa whirlwind ride through the wild world of weather, written in accessible language and complemented by vivid descriptions and imagery. 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 ahurricaneget? What's the biggesttornadoto have ever happened? How large canhailget? Is ';thundersnow' real? How does it form? How thick islightning? And how powerful is it? Where can I find ';fossilized lightning?' Can it snow in thedessert? 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 whyExtreme Weather for Kidsalso teaches the basic principles of scientific observation, while placing a key emphasis on safety.Extreme Weather for Kidsis sure to awaken the joy of learningrain or shine.
