Dave Spritz is a local weatherman in his home town of Chicago. His career is going well, but his personal life is spiraling downward. His relationship with his perfectionist writer father, his neurotic ex-wife, and his now-separated children have him feeling that his life is out of control. Despite being both loathed and loved by the local masses, Dave is a guy who just doesn't seem to have it all together. An attractive job offer from New York City...

"Young children are naturally curious about the world around them. It Snows offers answers to their most compelling questions about winter weather. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words"--Provided by publisher.

When Punxsutawney Phyllis forecasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day--the same day as the Spring Treasure Hunt--the other groundhogs are convinced that Phyllis is pulling a prank. Includes information of the origins of April Fools' Day and how it is celebrated around the world.

"Embark on an exciting adventure in the great outdoors with Bear Grylls. Discover tips and tricks to help you survive in the hottest, coldest, wettest, windiest, and wildest parts of the world. Includes step-by-step instructions and tips from Bear"--Back cover

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.

"A guide to uncovering the mysteries of weather using close observation-decoding the ever-shifting alchemy of heat, water, and air to understand how it shapes our cities, woods, and hills"-- Why do pine cones close up in high humidity? Can perching birds tell you the direction of the wind? Gooley shows you how to "read" nature in order to detect what the weather is doing-- and predict what's coming. You'll discover distinct microclimates as you walk...

Explains the basic characteristics of weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.

Describes forecasters at work in a weather station as they use sophisticated equipment to track and gauge the constant changes in the weather.

Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

"A scorching vision of what life might be like in the warmer world that is already on its way. "  - Michiko Kakutani, New York Times "Vivid and compelling, this book shows what life will be like in a warming world. Essential reading for anyone who's planning to inhabit the planet for the next few decades."  - Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Field Notes from a Catastrophe From Heidi Cullen, one of America's foremost experts on weather and climate...