Akron Public Library

"Step-by-step instructions for activities pertaining to Earth, including its rotation in space, seasons, gravity, and matter"--

Cynthia Barnett's Rain begins four billion years ago with the torrents that filled the oceans, and builds to the storms of climate change. It weaves together science--the true shape of a raindrop, the mysteries of frog and fish rains--with the human story of our ambition to control rain, from ancient rain dances to the 2,203 miles of levees that attempt to straitjacket the Mississippi River. As climate change upends rai nfall patterns and unleashes...

A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.

Weather can be truly wild. Mild breezes can give way to a terrifying tornado in a matter of minutes. What happens in Earth's atmosphere to cause weather is the focus of this beautifully designed volume. Fascinating facts about weather matters such as the water cycle, thunderstorms, and climate change are presented alongside absorbing, hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts.

This book introduces some of the most radical locations on planet Earth, such as Angel Falls, the Sahara Desert, Greenland, Death Valley, the Nile River, and Mammoth Cave.

A history of the slick and foul-smelling substance that drives our existence and that becomes scarcer as our dependence on it grows.

"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Casey, an awe-inspiring portrait of the mysterious world beneath the waves, and the men and women who seek to uncover its secrets For all of human history, the deep ocean has been a source of wonder and terror, an unknown realm that evoked a singular, compelling question: What's down there? Unable to answer this for centuries, people believed the deep was a sinister realm of fiendish creatures and deadly...

"An updated edition of the classic instructional guide, this fourth edition of THE AVALANCHE HANDBOOK includes detailed information on the basics of avalanches; trends in avalanche safety; effects of mountain snow climates and weather on avalanches; snow and avalanche formation and growth; avalanche terrain, motion, and effects; elements of applied avalanche forecasting; factors to consider in evaluating and forecasting avalanches; risk management...

"This photo-illustrated book for early readers describes how spring weather affects the actions of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. Includes photo glossary and quiz"--Provided by publisher.

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about jellyfish. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.