A Visual Guide to Weather and Climate

A Visual Guide to Weather and Climate
Author: Diana Malizia
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508178828

What changes can we expect with global warming? Could the ice caps melt and raise sea levels? Could farmland become desert? Why was it chilly and rainy today when the forecast called for mild sunshine? The atmosphere is an extremely complicated system. Any weather forecast can rapidly change because of the wind, a warm front, or an unexpected storm. In addition, many places around the world have broken their high-temperature records, while many coastal and Arctic communities are already witnessing the first severe effects of climate change. With the help of awe-inspiring photographs, infographics, and detailed diagrams, readers will learn about the factors that determine weather and climate, the difference between them, and exactly why long-term forecasts are so complicated.

Weather

Weather
Author: Bruce Buckley
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

An introductory guide to understanding weather and its effect on our lives. It is human nature to try to understand, predict and control the weather that affects crops, wildlife...even one's mood. The world's favorite topic of conversation is also the subject of increasing scientific study. Weather explores how weather works and its effect at a local and global level, revealing the importance of climate in determining landscape, flora and fauna, and the overall quality of our lives. Using dramatic never-before-published aerial and satellite photography, this book provides up-to-the-minute information about a fascinating spectrum of natural phenomena: Extreme weather such as tornadoes and hurricanes Natural events that affect the weather Forecasting and predicting weather How weather affects life on Earth Climate change. Colorful diagrams provide at-a-glance understanding about complex issues with explanations for interpreting weather signs and charts. Weather simplifies the many aspects of climate with easy-to-understand text and lively illustrations.

This Is Climate Change: A Visual Guide to the Facts - See for Yourself How the Planet Is Warming and What It Means for Us

This Is Climate Change: A Visual Guide to the Facts - See for Yourself How the Planet Is Warming and What It Means for Us
Author: Serrer Christian
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2021-09-14
Genre: Science
ISBN: 161519827X

The essential, all-in-one guide to climate change—packed with easy-to-understand infographics on all the latest scientific findings This Is Climate Change cuts straight to the facts, using infographics on every page to make the reality about our warming planet plain to see. How much do humans contribute to global warming? What do ever-more-frequent storms and floods mean for our homes, forests, coastlines, and crops? And what is happening to our oceans (beyond rising sea levels)? Corroborated by over 100 scientists, This Is Climate Change captures the scope of the present crisis without glossing over the nuance or what we don’t know. This is an urgent examination of the state of our precious, precarious planet—in pictures.

A Visual Guide to the Environment

A Visual Guide to the Environment
Author: Diana Malizia
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508178801

The vast majority of climate scientists and an ever-increasing percentage of the general population agree that global warming is real and the climate is changing. Many places around the world have broken their high-temperature records for average annual surface temperature. Scientists have observed that glaciers are retreating, wildfires are increasing, and coral reefs are dying. With full-color, vibrant spreads that are packed with cutaway diagrams, infographics, and gorgeous photographs, this volume makes readers aware of various environmental challenges and their possible solutions. The information is scrupulously accurate and factual, but readers are also encouraged to think and act creatively and proactively to help preserve the planet and life on earth.

A Visual Guide to Ecology

A Visual Guide to Ecology
Author: Diana Malizia
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508177147

Early humans became keen observers of nature by tracking prey, identifying edible plants, and noting the time of year when different plants could be gathered. Humans began to learn about the relationships between living things and the environment. As the field of ecology grew, its focus went beyond the simple cataloging of living things in the world. Ecologists also became interested in understanding how living things function and how they interrelate with one another and with the environment. With the help of content-rich infographics, diagrams, and full-color nature photographs, readers will learn how living things are classified, the environments in which they live, what ecosystems and biomes are, and the place and role of humans within the biosphere.

A Visual Guide to Rocks and Minerals

A Visual Guide to Rocks and Minerals
Author: Diana Malizia
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508177104

By studying rocks, we can reconstruct the history of the earth. Even the most insignificant rocks can tell stories about other times because rocks have been around since the beginning of the universe. They provide clues about previous geological events and about what the earth's surface was like in the past. In addition, nearly all the modern products that surround us have elements provided by rocks and minerals, including aluminum cans, copper cables, and titanium spaceships. In this lavishly illustrated volume loaded with timelines, infographics, and diagrams, readers will find invaluable information about the language of rocks and will learn to identify the most important minerals, know their physical and chemical properties, and discover the environments in which they form.

A Visual Guide to Volcanoes and Earthquakes

A Visual Guide to Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Author: Diana Malizia
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 150817881X

This full-color, dynamically illustrated volume helps readers better understand the causes of fractures and the magnitude and violence of the forces deep within the earth. It contains shocking scenes of cities convulsed by earthquakes and volcanoes, natural phenomena that, in mere seconds, unleash rivers of fire; destroy buildings, highways, bridges, and gas and water lines; and leave entire cities without electricity or phone service. Earthquakes near coastlands can cause tsunamis, waves that spread across the ocean with the speed of an airplane. A tsunami that reaches a coast can be more destructive than the earthquake itself. All of this fierce dynamism is brought into vivid focus here with stunning photographs, cutaway diagrams, and information-packed infographics.

The Encyclopedia of Weather & Climate Change

The Encyclopedia of Weather & Climate Change
Author: Juliane Loraine Fry
Publisher: Thomas Reed
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2011
Genre: Climatic changes
ISBN: 9781408132104

This fantastic resource of weather and climate is incredibly comprehensive, interesting, wide ranging and beautifully presented. Written by a team of international experts, it provides an impressive overview of our globe, beginning with the foundations of weather and meteorology and ending with a detailed look at the issues surrounding climate change. With some of the world's finest landscape and satellite photography, and hundreds of detailed illustrations, cutaways, cross-sections, maps and charts, it provides easy to understand explanations of a complex subject. Section 1 discusses what weather is, how the seasons are formed, global atmospheric systems, temperature, air pressure, jet streams, frontal systems, sea breezes, waves and ocean climate. Section 2 explains the workings of weather phenomena such as cloud formation, humidity, rainbows, rain, hail, ice and snow. Section 3 covers devastating weather events: tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, lightning, flash floods, blizzards, droughts and record breaking weather. Section 4 covers the science of studying, watching and tracking weather, from ancient times to today. Section 5 tours the climate zones of the entire world, explaining the characteristics of each and their particular phenomena and trends. Section 6 provides a compelling portrait of the Earth and the effects of climate change, including ice ages, deforestation, acid rain, greenhouse effect, rising sea levels, wildfires, water shortages, and the effect on marine life. The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change is a truly spectacular reference to all aspects of the world's weather.

Climate Change

Climate Change
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0744054001

Become an eyewitness to the world’s climate emergency and learn what we can do about it. Get the facts about how our planet’s climate is changing and what the consequences will be. This essential guide explores Earth’s climate, past and present, giving you the facts and figures behind one of today’s most urgent issues, and investigates what we can all do to make a difference. DK Eyewitness Climate Change explains why human activities are making the planet heat up –and how we know for sure that this is the case. This global warming book explores the effects of the changing climate, from more frequent hurricanes and wildfires to melting ice caps and rising sea levels. It shows how scientists predict how the climate will change in the future, and what actions we can all take to combat climate change. Loved and trusted for over 30 years, Eyewitness has a new look and even more content: • A bite-sized formula of text with images that kids love! • Fully revised and fact-checked by subject specialists • Packed with facts, infographics, statistics, and timelines • Updated with brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field Eyewitness Climate Change uses a groundbreaking visual layout that makes learning fun for kids aged 9-12. Packed with photographs, facts, and statistics that offer a unique “eyewitness” view of the dramatic changes that are affecting the weather, the environment, and the way we lead our lives. Eyewitness content approved by -ologists! DK’s Eyewitness kids books are updated and fact-checked by subject specialists, with brand new first-hand eyewitness accounts throughout from experts in the field. A best-selling series known and trusted for generations, with a fresh new look and up-to-date content. What will you Eyewitness next? Discover more about the world’s most extreme weather phenomena with Eyewitness Hurricane & Tornado or dive deep into the ocean with some of the most amazing sea creatures with Eyewitness Ocean. Do you think you’ve found your topic of interest? DK has even more climate change books for kids and adults alike find them all by searching for “DK climate change books”.

Super Graphic

Super Graphic
Author: Tim Leong
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1452135274

The comic book universe is adventurous, mystifying, and filled with heroes, villains, and cosplaying Comic-Con attendees. This book by one of Wired magazine's art directors traverses the graphic world through a collection of pie charts, bar graphs, timelines, scatter plots, and more. Super Graphic offers readers a unique look at the intricate and sometimes contradictory storylines that weave their way through comic books, and shares advice for navigating the pages of some of the most popular, longest-running, and best-loved comics and graphic novels out there. From a colorful breakdown of the DC Comics reader demographic to a witty Venn diagram of superhero comic tropes and a Chris Ware sadness scale, this book charts the most arbitrary and monumental characters, moments, and equipment of the wide world of comics. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which includes high-resolution images.