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National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia
SKU
017316
ISBN
9781426335433
Grade 2-5
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Description
This weather encyclopedia is anything but boring, with amazing photographs capturing all types of weather, up-close! Each page is colorful and engaging, drawing the reader in to learn the inner workings of weather on our planet. Weather technology is introduced to explain how experts develop a forecast, and weather survival stories throughout the book keep things exciting and real! Packed with information on every page, including back pages with a glossary of terms, and recommendations for websites, movies, books, and places to visit to find out more. 272 pgs, hc. ~Nancie
Publisher's Description of National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia
What's the weather? Wake up to this ultimate reference, teeming with fascinating facts, amazing features, the latest science, and tons of close-up images of the wildest weather on the planet.
Did you know that a bolt of lightning can crack through the air at up to 136,000 miles per hour and reach temperatures hotter than the surface of the sun? Or that if all the ice in the Antarctic melted, the oceans would rise by about 220 feet?
Welcome to the amazing world of weather. From how weather happens to the most extreme weather in the world, it's all covered in this easy-to-use reference featuring all the major types of weather and what kinds of weather happen in particular places, from the desert to the tropics to the poles. The main content is highlighted with fun facts, Did You Know? details, and colorful photos and graphics. Thematic spreads cover topics such as climate change, weather survival stories, animal adaptations to weather, and much more.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | National Geographic Society Children's Books |
| Grades: | 2-5 |
| ISBN: | 9781426335433 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.1875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.9 |
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