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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.)
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Website 3
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Website 4
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Website 5
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Website 6
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Website 8
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Website 9
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Website 10
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Website 11
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Website 12
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Website 13
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Spotter's Guides: Weather
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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