Weather Resources

Ms. Metcalf, Weather, September 2002

R 551.5 COM v.1 
Engelbert, Phillis. The complete weather resource. Detroit :
UXL, c1997. Provides information about basic atmospheric
processes and discusses clouds, fog, and local winds.

R 551.5 COM v.2 
Engelbert, Phillis. The complete weather resource. Detroit :
UXL, c1997. Discusses various types of weather phenomena
including precipitation, thunderstorms, tornadoes,
hurricanes, temperature extremes, floods, and droughts, and
optical effects such as rainbows and auroras.

R 551.5 COM v.3 
Engelbert, Phillis. The complete weather resource. Detroit :
UXL, c1997. Provides information on weather forecasting and
climate, discussing forecasting equipment and how to create
forecasts at home; describing different climates throughout
the world; and looking at how human activity affects climate
through global warming, air pollution, acid rain, and ozone
depletion.

R 551.5 COM v.4 
Engelbert, Phillis. The complete weather resource. Detroit :
UXL, c2000. Provides information on the weather-related
phenomena of El Niño and La Niña, discussion of extreme
weather in the years between 1997 and 1999, and an
examination of the impact of human activity on the
environment.

398.2 BRY 
Bryan, Ashley. The story of lightning and thunder. 1st ed. New
York : Atheneum : Maxwell Macmillan International, 1993. In
this retelling of a West African tale, Ma Sheep Thunder and
her impetuous son Ram Lightning are forced to leave their
home on Earth because of the trouble Ram causes.

551.5 ARD 
Ardley, Neil. The science book of weather. New York : Harcourt,
1992. Simple experiments demonstrate the different forces
that cause different kinds of weather.

551.5 BEL 
Bell, Thelma Harrington. Snow. Viking, 1954.

551.5 BRA 
Branley, Franklyn Mansfield, 1915-. Flash, crash, rumble, and
roll. Rev. ed. New York : Crowell, c1985. Explains how
and why a thunderstorm occurs and gives safety steps to
follow when lightning is flashing.

551.5 BRO 
Broekel, Ray. Storms. Chicago : Childrens Press, c1982. 
Describes the weather conditions that produce storms and the
damage that can be done by rain, snow, wind, dust, ice,
thunder, lightning, and hail.

551.5 COS 
Cosgrove, Brian, 1926-. Weather. 1st American ed. New York :
Knopf, 1991. Photographs and text depict different aspects
of weather and how it is forecast.

551.5 GRI 
Gribbin, John R. Weather. Vero Beach, FL : Rourke Enterprises,
c1985. Examines the causes of weather, its various forms,
how it is observed and forecast, and its effect on people.

551.5 KRA 
Kramer, Stephen P. Lightning. Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books,
c1992. What is Lightning? -- What happens during a
lightning strike? -- How long and how wide is lightning? --
What is thunder? -- What kind of a cloud makes lightning? --
Where does lightning happen? -- Safety in a thunderstorm --
Fascinating facts. Covers a variety of facts on lightning,
including how it is formed, the different types of
lightning, what thunder is and its relationship to
lightning, and much more.

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551.5 KRI 
Kristovich, David A R. Discover weather. Lincolnwood, IL :
Publications International, 1992. Examines weather as being
changes in the atmosphere which affect water, clouds, and
storms.

551.5 LOC 
Lockhart, Gary. The weather companion : an album of
meteorological history, science, legend, and folklore. New
York : Wiley, c1988. On cover: An album of meteorological
history, science, legend, and folklore.

551.5 MCV 
McVey, Vicki. The Sierra Club book of weatherwisdom. 1st ed. 
San Francisco : Boston : Sierra Club Books ; Little, Brown,
c1991. Discusses climates and seasons, wind and rain, warm
and cold fronts, atmospheric pressure, and weather
prediction. Features activities, games, and experiments.

551.5 SIM 
Simon, Seymour. Storms. New York : Morrow Junior Books, c1989. 
Describes the atmospheric conditions which create
thunderstorms, hailstorms, lightning, tornadoes, and
hurricanes and how violent weather affects the environment
and people.

551.5 SIM 
Simon, Seymour. Weather. New York : Morrow, 1993. Explores the
causes, changing patterns, and forecasting of weather.

551.5 WEB 
Webster, Vera R. Weather experiments. Chicago : Childrens
Press, c1982. Includes ten experiments involving heat,
wind, air, and water which demonstrate how these elements
are related to weather.

551.55 ARM 
Armbruster, Ann. Tornadoes. New York : F. Watts, 1989. 
Describes the causes, different parts, and movements of
tornadoes, discusses how they are tracked and studied by
scientists, and suggests science projects and related
activities.

551.55 LAU 
Lauber, Patricia. Hurricanes : Earth's mightiest storms. 1st
ed. New York : Scholastic, 1996. Tells how hurricanes
form, how scientists study them, and how they have affected
the United States throughout this century.

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551.55 WOO 
Wood, Jenny. Storms : nature's fury. North American ed. 
Milwaukee : Gareth Stevens Children's Books, 1991. Text and
pictures present information about different kinds of
storms.

551.57 DE 
De Paola, Tomie. The cloud book : words and pictures. New York
: Holiday House, [1975]. Introduces the ten most common
types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their
shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

551.57 STE 
Steele, Philip. Rain;. Watts, 1991. Describes the
meteorological conditions under which precipitation is most
likely to occur.

551.57 STE 
Steele, Philip. Snow;. Watts, 1991. Explains where it snows
and why and how snow affects the lives of humans and other
animals.

551.57 WYL 
Wyler, Rose. Raindrops and rainbows. Englewood Cliffs, NJ : J.
Messner, c1989. Simple text and experiments illustrate why
it rains, how clouds and rainbows form, and why lightening
and thunder occurs.

551.6 ARN 
Arnold, Caroline. El Nino : stormy weather for people and
wildlife. New York : Clarion, 1998. Explores the nature of
the El Nino current and its effects on people and wildlife.

551.6 DEW 
DeWitt, Lynda. What will the weather be? 1st ed. New York :
HarperCollins, c1991. Explains the basic characteristics of
weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction,
air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their
forecasts.

551.6 FAR 
Farndon, John. Weather. New York : Benchmark Books, c2001. A
collection of experiments that explore the nature of weather
and how it is measured and examined.

551.6 GIB 
Gibbons, Gail. Weather forecasting. 1st American ed. New York
: Four Winds Press, c1987. Describes forecasters at work in
a weather station as they use sophisticated equipment to
track and gauge the constant changes in the weather.

551.6 GIB 
Gibbons, Gail. Weather words and what they mean. 1st ed. New
York : Holiday House, c1990. Introduces basic weather terms
and concepts.

551.6 WYA 
Wyatt, Valerie. Weatherwatch. Addison, 1990.

808.87 WAL 
Walton, Rick. Weather or not : riddles for rain and shine. 
Minneapolis : Lerner Publications Co., c1990. A collection
of riddles about weather, including "What do clouds wear
under their raincoats? Thunderwear.".

Series MAG 551.55 COL 
Cole, Joanna. The magic school bus inside a hurricane. New York
: Scholastic Inc., c1995. A special field trip on the magic
school bus allows Ms. Frizzle's class to experience a
hurricane firsthand, from air, sea, and land.

Series REA 551.55 HER 
Herman, Gail, 1959-. Storm chasers : tracking twisters. New
York : Grossett & Dunlap, c1997. Describes how tornadoes
behave and how the meteorologists who track them work.

VC 551.5 ALL 
All about wind & clouds. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media,
c2000. A lively explanation of everyday weather forms.
Learn about various types of clouds and how the wind affects
them. A meteorologist demonstrates how wind speed is
measured with an anemometer. Also, build your own weather
vane.

VC 551.5 ATM 
Atmosphere : on the air. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic
Society, c1993. Uses photography and animation to explore
the layers of the atmosphere and their functions; shows how
the atmosphere protects the Earth and discusses
environmental issues relating to the atmosphere.

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VC 551.5 TEL 
Telling the weather. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic
Television, c1996. Introduces students to basic weather
facts, including the causes and effects of cold and warm
fronts, the three main types of clouds, the formation of a
tornado, and the origins of lightning.

VC 551.5 WAT 
Water and weather. Venice, CA : TMW Media Group, c1987. . 
Narration: Jackie Brockington, Abbe Lee. Answers questions
about weather and water that are often asked by children.

VC 551.5 WIN 
Wind. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c1998. Hosts, Spencer
Christian, Victoria Maier. Learn the science behind wind
and more with ABC's Good morning, America's weatherman,
Spencer Christian and friend.

VC 551.55 HUR 
Hurricanes and tornadoes. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media,
c1998. Hurricanes & tornadoes. Hosts, Spencer Christian,
Victoria Maier. Learn the science behind hurricanes and
tornadoes with ABC's Good morning, America's weatherman,
Spencer Christian and friend.

VC 551.57 ALL 
All about rain, snow, sleet & hail. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger
Media, c2000. An explanation of everyday weather forms and
the forces that cause them. Learn about the sky, storm
clouds and water pressure. A meteorologist demonstrates how
measurement and observation of rainfall helps determine the
forecast. Hands-on demonstrations showing that air has
weight.

VC 551.57 CLO 
Clouds. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c1998. Clouds. 
Hosts, Spencer Christian, Victoria Maier. Learn the science
behind clouds with ABC's Good morning, America's weatherman,
Spencer Christian and friend.

VC 551.57 RAI 
Rain & snow. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c1998. Hosts,
Spencer Christian, Victoria Maier. Learn the science behind
rain and snow with ABC's Good morning, America's weatherman,
Spencer Christian and friend.

VC 551.6 ALL 
All about meteorology. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media,
c2000. See how scientific deduction and high-tech equipment
allows meteorologists to predict the weather. Up-close look
at the equipment, and concepts such as the water cycle and
air pressure. Hands-on demonstration to set up a
mini-weather station.

VC 551.6 ALL 
All about climate & seasons. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media,
c2000. A lively explanation of yearly changes in seasons
around the world. A hands on investigation shows the effects
of direct sunlight on areas of the world, whild Dr. Jon
Nese, meteorologist at The Franklin Institute Science
Museum, demonstrates the concept behind the device known as
an orrery.

VC 551.6 MAG 
The magic school bus kicks up a storm. New York : Scholastic ;
dist. by Kid Vision, 1995. Voices, Lily Tomlin,
Malcolm-Jamal Warner [and others]. Ms. Frizzle's class
explores the Earth's skies and discovers a few of the
reasons behind common weather occurrences such as rain and
snow.

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