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Spotter's Guides: Weather

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Websites to visit

Website 1
Weather forecasts around the world. (Click on a city, or to explore by continent or capitals, click on the menu at the top of the chart.)

Website 2
Weather news, forecasts and more from the UK Meteorological Office.

Website 3
The US National Weather Service.

Website 4
Do you know the difference between weather and climate?

Website 5
Watch a video clip about clouds and how to identify them.

Website 6
Find out how to make a cloud in your mouth!

Website 7
Watch a video about hurricanes, typhoons and tropical cyclones. (To find out more about weather, from thunderstorms and lightning to rainbows and weather fronts, click on the playlist.)

Website 8
Fascinating facts about tornadoes.

Website 9
Meet a meteorologist.

Website 10
See how data is collected by a weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the US.

Website 11
Weather experiments to try at home. (Click on an activity.)

Website 12
Lots of weather activities and information for children, from weather words to experiments. (Scroll down and click on a topic to begin.)

Website 13
A look-up guide to weather for older students.

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About this book

Spotter's guides
Spotter's Guides: Weather

  • Usborne Spotters Guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts of the natural world.
  • Each title includes detailed full-colour illustrations and essential details.
  • Internet links to recommended websites to find out more about each subject.
  • A classic Usborne series reissued using the latest reproduction technology for accuracy of colour and detail.
  • Perfect for both children and adults and incredible value for money.

Press Reviews

Throughout this book, there are consistently relevant and interesting pictures, which may keep children engaged and fascinated by the topic, as often these are photographs of weather phenomena to go with an explanation, and as young readers, it is important that a book is fairly visual, in order for it to keep their attention… An informative, yet fun and interesting book, ideal for young readers wanting an introduction to the weather.
MetLink - Royal Meteoroligical Society resources for schools

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