weather forecasting

Discusses extreme weather and the latest projects to improve storm prediction. Describes some of the health, economic, and environmental effects of extreme weather. Explains how thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes form, and what safety measures to take during storms. Explores the latest technology that scientists use to learn about and predict storms.

An introduction to weather forecasting, describing some of the methods and tools used.

Freddy the new Frog News Network frogcaster is caught by surprise when the town picnic is almost ruined by an unexpected storm.

Explains what weather forecasts are and why they are important, looks at the various tools and indicators used to make a weather prediction, and includes an activity.

When Punxsutawney Phyllis forecasts a blizzard on April Fools' Day for the Spring Treasure Hunt, everyone thinks she is pulling a prank.

Explains the basic characteristics of weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.

Discusses such elements of weather as clouds, wet air, frost, ice, wind, and air pressure. Includes some projects.

Introduces children to the science of weather forecasting, describing the different methods used to predict and track the weather.

Discusses and analyzes the American folklore about weather handed down by generations of farmers, sailors, Indians and pioneers.

A field guide to observing and forecasting North American weather.