Natures Weather

Dear Moon is a simple book for toddlers that will teach every boy and girl the most important things about the moon. The little ones can find out why our moon is so important for people, plants, and animals, how we enjoy the nighttime sky and the gentle glow upon earth and our stars. Let your child discover the moon's beauty with a fun book filled with simple sentences that everyone can understand. This way, Dear Moon will become your kid's favorite bedtime story!

Winter, spring, summer, and fall - the seasons are one of nature's most familiar cycles. But why does the weather change? Learn why weather patterns change over the seasons.

What heats our planet? What also helps plants and animals to live and grow? Sunlight! Listeners will learn the ins and outs of what sunlight does in this book. Accessible text shows how sunlight affects Earth and encourages listeners to think about how sunlight affects their own environment.

Imagine a force that can toss boats around like toys, wash away bridges, and create waves as high as 18 feet. With fierce winds and torrential rains, hurricanes can do all of these things. They can cause tremendous damage and even change the shape of a shoreline. For centuries people did not know when a hurricane was coming. But now we have new methods to predict when and where these storms will occur. Young viewers will learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way.

What does it mean to forecast the weather? How do weather forecasters do their jobs? Listeners will learn the ins and outs of weather forecasting in this book. Accessible text describes forecasters at work and encourages students to think about how forecasting works and what weather forecasts mean to them.

Why is it hot in one part of the world and chilly in another? Listeners will learn the ins and outs of climate in this book. Accessible text shows different climate conditions and encourages students to think about and engage with the idea of climate and what kind of climate exists where they live.

Hurricanes... Just the word brings to mind the power of these natural disasters. Humans watch the news and know of impending arrival. We board up windows and gather supplies. We might huddle in our homes or go inland. Then we wait for the storm to arrive. But what do wild animals do? Do they know when a storm is coming? If so, how do they prepare? This audiobook explains how nine animals sense, react to, and prepare for a hurricane.

Watch spring bloom and discover where flowers grow - on trees and bushes as well as in fields and gardens. Pair this nonfiction title with its companion fiction book, The Egg, to celebrate spring.

Explore the effects of wind on leaves, sailboats, umbrellas, and kites. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, A Windy Day.

Join Princess Claudia on an unforgettable adventure as she learns the vital role clouds play in the world. Guided by her wise owl, Iris, and a bumbling wizard named Fumbledore, a nearly blind Claudia discovers that sometimes the things we take for granted are the most important of all.

Ever wonder which states are the cloudiest? Or what city gets the most snow? Climate maps can tell you. They show average weather conditions - in your neighborhood, around the world, or even on Mars! But how do you read a climate map? And how are these maps made? Listen to learn the details!

Jacqueline Briggs Martin’s Snowflake Bentley won a Caldecott Medal, a Parents’ Choice Award, and was picked as an ALA Notable Book for Children. Listeners of all ages will cherish this beautiful story about a real man whose discoveries changed the way the world saw snow.

What do you like best about summer? Hear these kids enjoy nature and their favorite activities. Pair this nonfiction title with its fiction companion book, Maya Likes the Beach.

Glaciers, rivers, wind, and rain are a few of the elements that shape the landscape in powerful ways. They form features big and small—from grand canyons and enormous caves to smooth pebbles and fine grains of sand. Lyrical verse by Heather Ferranti Kinser introduces weathering, erosion, and deposition, and provides a look at some of the world's geological marvels.

“The Boots Rain” was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book One of Kelly Anne Manuel’s Rainbow’s End Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey to experience an entirely new event that the narrator is so eager to share. The narrator describes this fictitious occurrence with such wonder, amazement and vigor, that the Child will naturally join in for the fun.

Why is it sunny outside one day and rainy the next? Listeners will learn the ins and outs of why weather changes in this book. Accessible text describes changing weather conditions and encourages students to observe and think about the changing weather in their own environments.

Robots help us understand our weather and climate. Some fly into storms to measure wind. Others dive into the ocean to learn about weather patterns. And some drive across frigid polar regions to gather climate data. How are robots helping us plan for the weather of the future? Listen to this audiobook to find out!

Buckle up and embark on a journey through some of the notable weather phenomena and natural disasters that occur on our planet. Learn about what causes these phenomena, where they occur on our planet, and what you can do to keep yourself safe should you encounter some of these natural disasters.

If you are fascinated with thunderstorms, cloud formations, tornados, and windy weather, you might be interested in becoming a meteorologist.

This is an educational book about the weather.