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1) Wind and air pressure

Author

Rodgers, Alan

Series

Measuring the weather

Pub. Date

[2003]

Description

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An illustrated introduction to wind and air pressure, discussing what they are, their impact on the weather, and the tools and techniques used to measure them

2) Tornadoes

Author

Simon, Seymour

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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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...

3) Hands-on projects about weather and climate

Author

West, Krista

Series

Great earth science projects

Pub. Date

2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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This book provides easy experiments for seeing how the earth stays warm, measuring the speed of the wind, creating clouds, and more.

4) Field of play: measuring distance, rate, and time

Author

Brunner-Jass, Renata

Series

iMath readers. C

Pub. Date

c2013

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1

Description

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"The mathematical concepts of distance, rate, and time are explored as students partake in their school's annual field day. Readers also learn about proportions, ratios, and cross products. This book includes a discovery activity, connections to science and engineering, and mathematical vocabulary introduction"--

5) Wonders of weather

Author

Nankin, Frances

Pub. Date

c2008

Description

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Describes, in brief text and illustrations, the basics of what causes weather and weather conditions.

6) Janice VanCleave's weather: mind-boggling experiments you can turn into science fair projects

Author

VanCleave, Janice Pratt

Series

Janice VanCleave's science for every kid
Janice VanCleave's spectacular science projects

Pub. Date

[1995]

Description

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Text and pictures explain weather concepts and give step-by-step instructions for conducting experiments such as making a barometer, measuring wind speed, and recreating the greenhouse effect.

7) Backyard meteorology experiments

Author

Wood, Alix

Series

Backyard scientist

Pub. Date

2019.

Description

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Ever wondered what causes a storm, why clouds come in so many shapes, or how to predict the weather? This awesome book on meteorology puts the answers in the reader's hands. Readers will get firsthand experience with this epic branch of science through fun experiments they can do in their own backyard or park. Hands-on projects help readers grasp abstract concepts. Step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs guide readers through each activity....