A Project Guide to Wind, Weather, and the Atmosphere (Earth Science Projects for Kids)

Marylou Morano Kjelle

ISBN 10: 1584158697 ISBN 13: 9781584158691

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

We can t control the weather, but the weather surely controls us. What we do, where we go, what we wear, and even what we eat depend to some extent on the weather. There s no doubt about it: weather plays a big role in our lives. But what exactly is weather, and what causes it? Why is it sunny one day and cloudy the next? What are hail and fog? A Project Guide to Wind, Weather, and the Atmosphere explains how events that occur miles above Earth s surface produce different types of weather. Simple experiments give a hands on approach to studying sunlight, air temperature, and atmospheric pressure. Also included are directions for making meteorological instruments, including a precipitation gauge and barometer. There may be no way to control the weather, but you can find out how to predict weather events and how to prepare for them.

About this title

About the Author

Marylou Morano Kjelle is a freelance writer, photojournalist, and writing instructor who lives and works in central New Jersey. She is the author of dozens of books, many of them written for Mitchell Lane Publishers. She holds an M.S. degree in Science from Rutgers University and has taught science courses to college students. Marylou especially enjoyed creating A Project Guide to Wind, Weather, and the Atmosphere because it gave her the chance to conduct the book s experiments with her nephews, Kyle, Ryan, and Zachary, and her niece, Jessica.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1584158697
• ISBN 13: 9781584158691
• Binding: Library Binding
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48