Natures Weather

Some places are so high that they touch the clouds. Listen to this book to find out more about places with very high elevations.

Many places on Earth are lower than the sea! Listen to this book to find out more about places that are below sea level.

An astonishing transformation over the last 20,000 years has seen our planet changed from a frigid wasteland into the temperate world within which our civilization has grown and thrived. This dynamic episode in our planet's history, right at the close of the Ice Age, saw not only a huge temperature hike but also the Earth's crust bouncing and bending in response to the melting of the great ice sheets and the filling of the ocean basins - dramatic geophysical events that triggered earthquakes, spawned tsunamis, and provoked a series of eruptions from the world's volcanoes.

This audiobook examines how summer brings observable changes in weather, nature, and people.

Clouds come in all sorts of types, including cumulus, cumulonimbus, stratus, and cirrus. Learn how to tell each cloud type apart.

Describes how clouds form, and explains the differences between cirrus, stratus, cumulus, and nimbus clouds.

Learn about the air around you, and find out about oxygen, the atmosphere, gases, and pollution.

Learn what sunshine is, how the sun moves, when the sun is strongest, how to stay safe in the sun, and why sunshine is an important part of our weather.

Learn what wind does, how the wind can vary in strength from gentle breezes to hurricanes and tornadoes, and how the wind can help us.

Learn about different types of lightning, what thunder and lightning are, what causes lightning, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur.

Raindrops fall. Flowers bloom. Animals sip from puddles. Spring is here!

Journey to places where it can get very hot. In this book, you'll learn more about cities that are very hot and what causes this extreme weather.

Hazardous sinkholes. Major mudslides. Uprooted trees. The heavy rains during a flood can cause a devastating amount of damage in a short time. Get an up-close look at how these disasters form and learn about some of history’s worst floods.

A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history. Wildfires have been part of...

Your daily dose of nature doesn't have to retreat with the warm weather. The Joy of Winter Hiking is your ultimate guide to getting outdoors in the most underrated season. In fact, author Derek Dellinger believes you should be seeking outdoor adventure in colder months, not just in spite of snow and cloudy days, but because of these factors! From unmatched snow-capped views to the mental and physical health benefits of nature to precious wildlife sightings, the winter holds endless hiking opportunities.

The air turns cool in the fall. Decodable nonfiction text teaches young listeners about fall weather.

The massive destruction wreaked by the Hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the Chicago Fire, the San Francisco Earthquake, and the Mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Now, R.A. Scotti tells the story...

Dive into the exciting world of weather with "The Weather Explorer"! Perfect for curious young minds, this book takes children on a captivating journey through different weather patterns, from sunny days to thunderstorms and snowy landscapes. Join us as we uncover the mysteries of the skies. Learn how the sun warms the Earth, why clouds form, and what causes rain, snow, and storms.

In its 2001 report on global climate, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations prominently featured the "Hockey Stick", a chart showing global temperature data over the past 1,000 years. The Hockey Stick demonstrated that temperature had risen with the increase in industrialization and use of fossil fuels. The inescapable conclusion was that worldwide human activity since the industrial age had raised CO2 levels, trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and warming the planet.

Brr! It's starting to get chilly! Find out how weather changes during fall. See how people and animals get ready for cooler temperatures. Let's grab our coats and mittens! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction audiobooks make learning fun!