A fascinating, full-color introduction to the earth science happening
over our heads, packed with STEM experiments and science-minded research
projects that invite kids ages 12 to 15 to explore the wonderful world
of meteorology through real-world connections!
Take a look out your window. What's the weather like today? Has it
changed much from morning to afternoon? What is the difference between
weather and climate? In The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain,
Sleet, and the Rising Tide, middle schoolers learn the science behind
why it snows, how wind is formed, what makes one region hot and dry and
another region cold and damp, plus lots more! By studying the
atmospheric sciences of meteorology and climatology, kids learn to
connect the weather they experience on a daily basis in their town with
the changing conditions across the entire planet. - The activity in our
atmosphere plays a critical role in our lives and in the health of our
planet. Today's weather determines what clothes you wear and what you
are going to do after school, while the local climate influences what
kind of car your parents drive, what kind of house you live in,
and--believe it or not--what foods you eat!
- Readers learn that the difference between weather and climate is a
difference in measurement--weather is measured on a daily, even hourly
basis, while climate is observed across decades and even centuries. As
the planet warms, these changing climate conditions cause a rise in
extreme weather events across the planet and create the need for a new
understanding of how human behavior affects the atmosphere and,
eventually, our own environments.
- Science-minded STEM activities such as creating your own barometer,
testing the effects of air pressure, and tracking the effects of uneven
heating on the earth's surface encourage young readers to think like
scientists while critical thinking exercises, essential questions,
fascinating facts, links to online resources, and more encourage readers
to explore this incredible planet.
About the Inquire & Investigate Earth Science set and Nomad Press
The Science of Weather and Climate: Rain, Sleet, and the Rising
Tide is part of a set of three Inquire & Investigate Earth Science
books that explore the earth, the atmosphere, and everything in
between. The other titles in this series are Rocks and Minerals: Get
the Dirt on Geology and The Science of Natural Disasters: When
Nature and Humans Collide.
Nomad Press books in the Inquire & Investigate series integrate
content with participation, encouraging readers to engage in
student-directed learning. Combining content with inquiry-based projects
stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad's unique
approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing
them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers.
All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with
Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All
titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
