DK Guide to Weather [Hardcover]

Michael Allaby (Author), Mary Ling (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

* The DK Guide to Weather is an exciting, comprehensive guide to the Earth's climate, seasons and weather - from the savage to the beautiful. From giant hurricanes and extreme snow conditions to strange weather phenomena this book is packed with drama and encourages a fascination with the weather that surrounds us. * Acclaimed writer Michael Allaby writes in a clear, straightforward manner to explain the science of weather. * New satellite and space shuttle images reveal extreme weather conditions from a completely new angle and global weather systems from space as never seen before. * Large, full colour stunning photography conveys the awesome power of the natural forces at work within our planet's atmosphere - including savage weather such as tornadoes, hurricanes and lightning. 350 x 265mm

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Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 3-6. This is too big to fit on the nonfiction shelves, but its large size gives some of the illustrations real impact. Each double-page spread introduces a new subject, such as lightning, tornadoes, or wildfires. A paragraph of text introduces the topic, with other paragraphs serving as extended captions for the photographs--or occasionally for the diagrams--which make up the book's most impressive feature. Clear, colorful, and dramatic, the eye-catching photos will draw browsers as well as children seeking information for reports. Plenty of books offer more information on various aspects of weather, but even students researching specific topics will find themselves browsing widely through this impressive volume. An attractive book, particularly for visual learners. Carolyn Phelan
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Review

Clear, colorful, and dramatic, the eye-catching photos will draw browsers as well as children seeking information for reports. -- San Francisco Examiner

The whole family can learn more about what makes...rainy days... -- Dayton Daily News

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 64 pages
• Publisher: DK CHILDREN (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789465000
• ISBN-13: 978-0789465009
• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,603,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars This was a requested reading from my In 2 Books pen pal.., May 31, 2010

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This review is from: Weather (DK Guides) (Paperback)

I am a reading tutor and am always encouraging students to stretch themselves. This book was chosen by my pen pal student sponsored by In 2 Books. It was a great choice. Easy to understand and read and the pictures are wonderful. We both learned a lot of things we did not know, especially about lightening.