CHILDREN'S NONFICTION -
WEATHER & NATURAL DISASTERS
 
Juvenile Easy Reader (PreK-3nd Grade))
Weather
by Rebecca Felix

Provides simple facts about the weather, showing the different types of climate that exist across the planet
Water land : land and water forms around the world
by Christy Hale

An inventive picture book based on proven Montessori Techniques uses bold, die-cut pages that identify and contrast types of water bodies and their corresponding land masses to promote early understandings about how all are connected.
Exploring volcanoes : volcanologists at work!
by Elsie Olson

Introduces the study of volcanoes; profiles volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, who predicted and filmed eruptions for more than twenty years; and discusses what volcanologists do and the tools they use
Earthquakes
by Rebecca Felix

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The science of glaciers : how temperature works
by Karen Latchana Kenney

Introduces glaciers, describing their formation and effects on the surrounding land and people
Tornadoes!
by Gail Gibbons

Combining clear text and detailed illustrations, this fascinating book about tornadoes explains how they form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do when one comes your way!
Juvenile Nonfiction (4th - 6th Grade)
National Geographic kids ultimate weather-pedia : the most complete weather reference ever
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Combines engaging facts with striking close-up images in a weather-themed entry in the series that includes Dinopedia, which draws on the latest science to discuss climate change, animal adaptation behaviors and the remarkable experience of catastrophic weather survivors. Illustrations.
Can lightning strike the same place twice? : and other questions about Earth, weather, and the environment
by Joanne Mattern

A high-interest series that investigates common sayings, such as whether an apple a day really does keep the doctor away and whether it really does take seven years to digest swallowed gum, considering which statements are right, which are wrong and which ones still stump scientists.
The kids' book of weather forecasting : build a weather station, "read" the sky & make predictions! with meteorologist Mark Breen and Kathleen Friestad
by Mark Breen

A hands-on introduction to the science of meteorology, explaining how to make equipment to measure rainfall, wind direction, and humidity, record measurements and observations in a weather log, make weather predictions, and perform other related activities
Earth's fiery fury
by Sandra Friend

Provides an up-close examination of the planet's volcanoes, geysers, and fountains of fire with factual tales about incredible past and present events, including Mt. Vesuvius and Old Faithful.
Volcanoes : all the latest facts from the field
by Lela Nargi

Introduces volcanoes, describing how they form, why they erupt, and some of the most explosive eruptions throughout history
Impact! : asteroids and the science of saving the world
by Elizabeth Rusch

An introduction to the science of asteroid study reveals how while most asteroids are harmless, some have caused massive damage on Earth and are diligently tracked by today's scientists, who help create plans to address asteroid risks. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
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