
Can it Really Rain Frogs?
The World's Strangest Weather Events
Wiley (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 23. July 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-471-15290-3 (ISBN)
Description
What makes a twister twist? Where does acid rain come from? Is ittrue that snow is sometimes green? Or even red? Can it really raincats and dogs . . . and frogs?
Join popular ABC-TV weather forecaster Spencer Christian as heexplores the amazing--and sometimes unpredictable--world ofweather. Look inside a flash of lightning. Mix up your own instantrainbow. Find out how caves "sing" and if a tornado can actuallypluck the feathers off a chicken.
It's an action-packed tour of the world's strangest weatherevents--with lots of easy-to-do activities that let you experiencethe secrets of nature up close. Plus dozens of fascinatingsidebars, fun facts, and illustrations bring the world's wonders tovivid life. What's the weather? It's awesome!
For children ages 8 to 12
Also available in Spencer Christian's World of Wonders series:Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The World's Most Amazing Earthquakes,Volcanoes, and Other Forces
Join popular ABC-TV weather forecaster Spencer Christian as heexplores the amazing--and sometimes unpredictable--world ofweather. Look inside a flash of lightning. Mix up your own instantrainbow. Find out how caves "sing" and if a tornado can actuallypluck the feathers off a chicken.
It's an action-packed tour of the world's strangest weatherevents--with lots of easy-to-do activities that let you experiencethe secrets of nature up close. Plus dozens of fascinatingsidebars, fun facts, and illustrations bring the world's wonders tovivid life. What's the weather? It's awesome!
For children ages 8 to 12
Also available in Spencer Christian's World of Wonders series:Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The World's Most Amazing Earthquakes,Volcanoes, and Other Forces
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Third Grade to Seventh Grade, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
257 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-15290-3 (9780471152903)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
In addition to his work on Good Morning America, SPENCER CHRISTIAN is a writer and presenter on subjects from the weather to our government. ANTONIA FELIX is the author of several nonfiction books for adults and children.
Content
Meet the Wild and Wonderful World Weather Machine.
Reading the Sky: The Secrets of Clouds.
Yes, It Really Can Rain Frogs!: Rain of All Sorts.
Nature's Sound and Light Shows: Thunder and Lighting.
Wild Winds: The Awesome Power of Hurricanes and Tornadoes.
Frozen Stuff: When Weather Gets Flaky.
Songbirds and Satellites: How Animals and Instruments Help UsForecast the Weather.
Groundhogs, Shadows, and Silly Sayings: The Truth about WeatherLore.
Glossary.
Index.
Reading the Sky: The Secrets of Clouds.
Yes, It Really Can Rain Frogs!: Rain of All Sorts.
Nature's Sound and Light Shows: Thunder and Lighting.
Wild Winds: The Awesome Power of Hurricanes and Tornadoes.
Frozen Stuff: When Weather Gets Flaky.
Songbirds and Satellites: How Animals and Instruments Help UsForecast the Weather.
Groundhogs, Shadows, and Silly Sayings: The Truth about WeatherLore.
Glossary.
Index.