- £0.84 (9%) SavingRecord heat. Record storms. Record drought, snow, rain, and ocean levels.What's going on? In a world of crazy weather exacerbated by climate change, knowing about tornadoes, hurricanes, droughts, derachos, blizzards, and storms is more important than ever.This book, based on cutting-edge science and first-hand accounts, helps kids learn about what's going on and what to do about it.
- £0.48 (6%) SavingMeet four magical friends who control the seasons in this irresistible new series from author-illustrator Jo Lindley.Finally it’s Winter turn to share her special season, and she’s SO excited. But her friends don’t like her chilly games. Instead of passing the weather crown to Winter, Autumn gives it to Spring.As Winter stomps off to play snow games on her own, it isn’t long before her friends start feeling bad. Can they find their way through the ice and snow to tell their friend how much she means to them?Perfect for little readers learning about empathy and taking turns.Each title centres on a different seasonal character and gently explores key social and emotional themes, such as anxiety, self-belief and resilience.Set in an enchanting natural world that readers will love to return to again and again!With a sparkling foil finish!Collect the series and discover more magical seasonal adventures: Hello Spring Hello Autumn Hello Summer
Weather Flash Cards Educational Learning Resources for Toddlers & Pre-Schoolers
Flash cards can be a great tool for learning and teaching.No matter if you work in school, flash cards are a great tool for teaching and learning.Flash cards can be used to teach your child at home or school setting.Each set includes 16 Flash cards: - 9.5cm in length. - 6.8cm in width. - 300gsm silk card. - 3.5mm rounded corners for safety. - Matte laminated on both sides. - Tear proof. - Wipeable. - Real images. - All flashcards will come with a binding ring to keep them together.Our Flash Cards make it easy for children to learn.- £1 (14%) SavingWaterford's guide to Weather is the ideal, pocket-sized folding guide to clouds, storms and weather patterns.A must-have reference for novice meteorologists, this guide teaches how and why weather occurs and how to anticipate weather changes.It also highlights weather phenomena (ranging from hurricanes and tornadoes to waterspouts and dust devils) and weather lore ("Red sky at night, sailor's delight.").Laminated for durability, this guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike. Made in the USA.Publisher:Waterford Press; 1st edition (19 July 2018) Language:English Pamphlet:1 pages ISBN-10:1583551123 ISBN-13:978-1583551127 Reading age:10 years and up Dimensions:9.53 x 0.41 x 20.96 cm
- Most children are enthralled by nature, specifically outer space and various weather conditions.Because not everyone lives in a geographic region that experiences tornadoes and hurricanes, picture books are a great way for children to learn about these events.A well illustrated picture book can help students understand how tornadoes and hurricanes are formed, and can help them overcome their fear of these extreme weather situations.Publisher : Speedy Publishing LLC (26 Nov. 2014) Language : English Paperback : 50 pages ISBN-10 : 1635011051 ISBN-13 : 978-1635011050 Reading age : 8 - 12 years Dimensions : 21.59 x 0.3 x 21.59 cm
- £8.01 (32%) SavingA collection of powerful and dramatic images of weather phenomena from around the world. Each image is taken from the acclaimed annual competition held by The Royal Meteorological Society.They depict thrilling weather events of every kind and often reveal fascinating stories about their impact on human society.Each image has been selected by a panel of meteorologists, photographers and photo editors who look for a combination of skilful camera work and meteorological observation.Publisher : The Natural History Museum; First edition (9 Sept. 2021) Language : English Hardcover : 192 pages ISBN-10 : 0565095250 ISBN-13 : 978-0565095253
- £5.41 (54%) SavingWouldn't it be useful to be able to accurately predict the weather simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data - a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affect the weather across a large geographical area.But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot where you're standing (or walking, sailing, golfing, fishing, etc) you don't need any equipment or a wifi connection - you just need to look up.This book will give you a broad understanding of why the clouds are symptoms of weather patterns, not causes. By reading these signs in the sky and referring to the explanatory colour photographs, you will discover exactly what those signs mean.An at-a-glance guide to the clouds for anyone anywhere in the world, on land or at sea, this book will enable you to predict the weather by recognising cloud types, shapes, colour and behaviour. It will be an invaluable companion for anyone who enjoys outdoor activities.With a Foreword by Tom Cunliffe.'Well researched - practical information in an easy to assimilate form' - Professor Richard Collier, former President of the Royal Meteorological Society'So good that my Yachtmaster candidates would do well to read it. I learned something from this book. I bet you do too' - Tom Cunliffe, author of The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster 'Absolutely brilliant; a must for anyone who does anything outside and for whom the weather might be important. Everyone, wherever they are in the world, will get something from this book' - Duncan Wells, author of Stress-Free Sailing and Stress-Free Motorboating
- Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes happen? Find out with Eyewitness Weather and become an expert on the skies above us.From giant tornadoes to the smallest of snowflakes, discover all about weather conditions and how they are created. Weather we experience every day, as well as extreme weather around the world - such as tropical storms - are explained by detailed illustrations and photography alongside incredible facts and figures. As you look at the world's weather, you'll also learn about the history of meteorology and our obsession with predicting and understanding weather.This is a fun and interactive guide with lots of infographics, statistics, and facts. A giant fold-out wall chart is crammed full of photographs and information to serve as a useful reference tool on your bedroom or classroom wall.Whether you're doing a school project or just learning for fun, this is the perfect weather guide and you'll never look at the skies the same way again!
- £4.24 (24%) Saving"Weather For Dummies is probably the best book written for a general audience about the subject." ―BILL GATES Find out what's really going on when it seems like the sky is falling with Weather For DummiesWhat exactly is happening when the wind blows, the clouds roll in, lightning flashes, and rain pours down? How do hurricanes whip into a frenzy, and where do tornadoes come from? Why do seasonal conditions sometimes vary so much from one year to the next? The inner workings of the weather can be a mystery, but Dummies can help. Packed with dozens of maps, charts, and stunning photographs of weather conditions, Weather For Dummies brings the science of meteorology down to earth, covering everything from weather basics to cloud types, seasonal differences, extreme weather events, climate change, and beyond.You'll learn how to:
- Predict the weather and prepare a forecast
- Use common weather terminology like a pro
- Identify different types of clouds
- Spot weather conditions that can lead to storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and monsoons
- Observe fun weather phenomena like lightning, rainbows, sundogs, and haloes
- Talk about what impact weather has on the global ecosystem
- Get a handle on smog, the greenhouse effect, global warming, and other climate issues
- £10.09 (78%) SavingThere's nothing the British love more than discussing the weather and debating what it's going to do next. This handy-sized guide explains what causes the weather and easy ways to make your own forecasts. Will I need to take an umbrella this afternoon? Does a red sky tonight really mean fine weather tomorrow? What do those funny shaped clouds mean? To answer these questions and more, you need How to Read the Weather, a handy pocket-sized guide to the most important subject in the world.Renowned weather expert Storm Dunlop – yes, really – takes you through the basics of what makes the weather and shows you how to read the signs to know what's going to happen next. Along the way he also reveals some of the most unusual and dramatic weather events in our history.From barometers to blizzards, cloud bursts to cross winds, this book is perfect for the armchair meteorologist, or for those planning their next walk or camping trip.
- £3.4 (20%) SavingUPGRADE YOUR SMALL TALK GUIDED BY WORLD-LEADING WEATHER EXPERTS!From Foggy and Freezing to Scorching and Stormy, join the ultimate weather adventure through the great British seasons and uncover the extraordinary in every single day*.Are YOU the ultimate weather watcher? Do you know your drizzle from your mizzle? Ever wondered what rainbows are really made of? And could you pinpoint where lightning has struck twice?Pore over beautiful cloudscapes, learn the secrets of sunsets, discover freak weather and fogbows, and why forecasting was so important in British history, from D-Day to the Great Fire of London.Perfect for rainy days in or cloudspotting on the go, the Met Office share the best of almost 170 years of forecasting for the first time in this beautifully illustrated book. Packed with mythbusting, top trivia, stunning visuals and archive gems, shooting the breeze has never been so interesting!*Even when it is tipping it down.
- £10.92 (55%) SavingThe weather changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few see. Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain invisible to most people.In The Secret World of Weather you'll discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And you'll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder spot.As the author of the international bestsellers THE WALKER'S GUIDE and HOW TO READ WATER, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, 'I want you to get to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is happening and what is about to happen'.This is the ultimate guide to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our eyes.
- £2 (25%) SavingLearn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books! Young children are fascinated with weather and the seasons.Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers.Told in clear and easy terms and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children.Each sturdy page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child ("Look out the window. What is the weather like today?") plus simple scientific facts ("Mornings are cooler than afternoons because the sun doesn't shine overnight.")It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.
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"Magnificently illustrated, authoritative and exceedingly well-organized."-- "Longitude" (6/27/2010 12:00:00 AM)"A colorful reference book that makes for a great introduction to the science of meteorology and climate."-- "Earth Magazine" (12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)"An excellent introduction to the human impact on global ecosystems."-- "College & Research (C&Rl News)" (7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM)"Comprehensive and up-to-date volume covers in amazing depth all aspects of the world's weather."-- "The Birdbooker Report" (4/15/2010 12:00:00 AM)"I would gladly share this book with anybody who is interested in the natural world around us."--Jane Kinkus Yatcilla "Reference Reviews" (8/8/2011 12:00:00 AM)"Provides enough detail for weather buffs of all ages."-- "Science News" (7/8/2010 12:00:00 AM)"The science of weather--from cloud formation to approaches to slowing and reversing climate change--is clearly and succinctly explained in this wide-ranging, well-illustrated volume."-- "Scientific American" (5/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)"This book belongs in every science classroom, and should be required reading for any citizen who wants to take an informed stance on climate change."-- "Fore Word Reviews" (12/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)From the Inside Flap
"This is the best general book on climatology ever publisheda real masterpiece!"Christopher C. Burt, author of Extreme Weather- In many parts of the world the weather forms a daily topic of conversation.In others it hardly changes from one week to the next.However, human life is governed by the weather which affects much of our activity, from farming to fishing and from shopping to holiday-making.Now revised and brought up-to-date, Introducing Meteorology provides a proven, popular and succinct overview of the science of the weather for students and for interested amateurs wanting a topical guide to this complex science.The initial chapters describe the development of the science, weather observation, the atmosphere and the forces which govern the weather.The author then discusses weather influences at global and local scales before describing the science of weather forecasting.
- £8.29 (64%) SavingBestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben, invites you to reconnect with natureAs soon as we step out of the door, nature surrounds. Thousands of small and large processes are taking place, details that are long often fascinating and beautiful. But we've long forgotten how to recognise them.Peter Wohlleben, bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, invites us to become an expert, to take a closer look and interpret the signs that clouds, wind, plants and animals convey. Chaffinches become weather prophets, bees are live thermometers, courgettes tell us the time.The Weather Detective combines scientific research with charming anecdotes to explain the extraordinary cycles of life, death and regeneration that are evolving on our doorstep, bringing us closer to nature than ever before. A walk in the park will never be the same again.