A hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity; record measurements and observations in a weather log; make weather predictions; and perform other related activities.
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Breen is the Senior Meteorologist and Planetarium Director at the Fairbanks Museum in St. Johnsbury, VT.
Friestad is a freelance writer and editor. She helped to develop Weather Tracker, an educational weather program.
Gr. 3-5. Like other books in the Kids Can series, this combines information presented at middle-grade level with activities that help children absorb it. The familiar horizontal format gives plenty of space for the black-and-white-illustrations, including cartoon-like drawings, photographs, and diagrams. Meteorologist Mark Breen offers insights into the complex subject of weather forecasting, explaining the science that lies behind these useful predictions. Hands-on projects include making a barometer, a rain gauge, and a "tornado" from a spinning column of water in two-liter plastic bottles taped together. Informal, yet always informative, this book is a good place to look for weather-related activities for classroom or home-based science projects. Carolyn Phelan
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Kline, Michael (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0824968220I3N00
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Kline, Michael (illustrator). Imagine how proud any kid would be advising parents to bring an umbrella because it's going to rain Kids will be doing that -- and much more -- as they construct and use their own weather equipment. Under the friendly guidance of meteorologist Mark Breen, they analyze increasingly complex information and sharpen their forecasting skills. Seller Inventory # 00105802169
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Kline, Michael (illustrator). Imagine how proud any kid would be advising parents to bring an umbrella because it's going to rain Kids will be doing that -- and much more -- as they construct and use their own weather equipment. Under the friendly guidance of meteorologist Mark Breen, they analyze increasingly complex information and sharpen their forecasting skills. Seller Inventory # CIN0824968220VG