Earth Sciences

The temperature for a day depends on a few things. Is it windy? Are there clouds? What season is it? As your part of the world circles the sun, the temperature will change. Get your… More →

Severe weather can happen over land or water. With varying degrees of severity, it’s important to be aware! Knowing when to take cover and retreat to shelter can keep you safe during… More →

Hurricane winds spin around a central point called an eye. A hurricane’s eye usually has calm weather and clear skies. Eager readers will discover how hurricanes form, move, and damage tropical areas. More →

Winter winds blow snow at 35 miles per hour or more for at least three hours during a blizzard! Young readers will learn how blizzards form and why blizzard conditions temporarily shut down… More →

Roads become slick when freezing rain falls. Drivers can easily lose control of their vehicles and crash into each other. This book introduces children to unpredictable ice storms by… More →

The Midwestern United States was nicknamed “The Dust Bowl” in the 1930s because years of drought devastated the region. This book teaches why droughts happen, how they affect living things,… More →

Lightning can strike trees and jump between clouds! Young readers will learn how lightning behaves, its relationship to thunder, and the ways to stay safe in its midst. More →

Farmers need just the right amount of rain for their fields. Too little or too much can destroy crops. This book explores our human need for rain and introduces floods, droughts, and the water cycle. More →

Did you know not all clouds are white? Green clouds can form and signal severe storms and tornadoes. Beginning readers will discover the different types of clouds and how they form. More →