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What is Snow?

Author : Brown

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 20 pages

File Size : 30,20 MB

Release : 2018-07-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 164156279X

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Introduce your child to the wonder and awe of a winter wonderland (and the science behind it!) with the children’s book What is Snow? (I Know)! Snow falls when it is cold—not just in the wintertime! Find out all the different and fascinating ways snow can fall during cold weather. Fun Storybook Features: This kid’s book includes vocabulary words, post-reading activities, and reading tips. 16 pages with vibrant photographs Lexile 160L About Rourke We proudly publish respectful and relevant non-fiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!



The Story of Snow

Author : Mark Cassino

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 75 pages

File Size : 14,87 MB

Release : 2011-10-21

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0811879739

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Breathtaking photography and fascinating facts about snow crystals “will instill appreciation for these tiny, cool objects” in both children and adults (The Washington Post). How do snow crystals form? What shapes can they take? Is it true that there are no two snow crystals alike? These questions and more are answered in this visually stunning exploration of the science of snow. Perfect for reading on winter days, the book features photos of real snow crystals in all their beautiful diversity. Snowflake-catching instructions are also included! “Settle down in a comfy chair. . . . By the end, you’ll be hoping there’s a day when you can follow the careful directions for catching and viewing snow crystals.” —Chicago Tribune “The clear and direct narrative takes readers into the clouds to explain snow-crystal formation...and then zooms in on the actual crystals. Sure to get young scientists outside in the cold.” —Kirkus Reviews “Nature photographer Cassino’s gallery of snow crystals is [a] riveting exhibition.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)



Curious About Snow

Author : Gina Shaw

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 37,86 MB

Release : 2016-01-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0399543368

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Snowflakes are falling—and this cool new 8 x 8 in the Smithsonian nonfiction line tells young readers why! When does it snow? Why is snow white? How do we know no two snowflakes are alike? (Hint: the proof is in the photographs, first made in the 1890s!) With full-color photographs and the Smithsonian’s famous Wilson Bentley snowflake photos, this new Curious About title looks at the science behind snow, and the history of record-setting blizzards and snowstorms—plus how people have fun in the snow!



The Cool Story Behind Snow

Author : Joe Rao

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 43,54 MB

Release : 2015-10-27

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 148144414X

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This fact-filled reader explains how snow is formed, different snow varieties, the polar vortex, and how meteorologists predict snowstorms.



The Snow Booklet

Author : Nolan J. Doesken

Publisher : Colorado State University Publications & Printing

Page : 94 pages

File Size : 36,34 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Snow

ISBN :

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Written for climatological observers and their managers, snow-fighters, urban planners, winter recreationists, and all who find in snow a sense of inspiration and awe, this profusely illustrated book provides a wealth of snow data. Contents: the power and beauty of snow; the science of snow; climatology of snow in the U.S.; measuring snow; problems and challenges in measuring snow; procedure for measuring snow; dealing with adversity (blizzards); common questions about snow; and more. Illustrated with comparative charts and graphs, diagrams, and black and white and color photos. Bibliography. Glossary of snow terms.



Snow Is Falling

Author : Franklyn M. Branley

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 44 pages

File Size : 36,23 MB

Release : 2000-01-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0064451860

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Snow is falling. Snow is wonderful - for sledding, for skiing, and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actually keep things warm? Find out how snow helpf plants, animals, and people to survive. But when a blizzard blows, watch out! The snow that is so useful can be dangerous too. Franklyn M. Branley and Holly Keller team up for a fun and colorful exploration of the world of snow, including experiments and activities for cold winter days. A Let's Read and Find Out Science book, for Stage 1.



Snow and Climate

Author : Richard L. Armstrong

Publisher : Cambridge University Press

Page : 4 pages

File Size : 10,36 MB

Release : 2008-04-24

Category : Science

ISBN : 0521854547

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This book presents the prevailing state of snow-climate science for researchers and advanced students.



Lift-The-flap Very First Questions and Answers/what Are Germs?

Author : Katie Daynes

Publisher : Usborne

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 17,68 MB

Release : 2017-08-21

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781474924245

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Very First Questions and Answers is a new series to sit below First Questions and Answers, aimed at pre-school children and with more of a picture book approach. What are Germs? is the second title in the series, which follows on from What is Poo which sold over 100,000 copies worldwide since publication in November 2016. A very simple illustrated explanation of germs and hygiene.



Snow

Author : Giles Whittell

Publisher : Atria Books

Page : 256 pages

File Size : 24,68 MB

Release : 2019-11-19

Category : Science

ISBN : 198210547X

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Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature’s most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister’s life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature.



Snow and Ice-Related Hazards, Risks, and Disasters

Author :

Publisher : Academic Press

Page : 787 pages

File Size : 17,16 MB

Release : 2014-10-27

Category : Nature

ISBN : 0123964733

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Snow and Ice-Related Hazards, Risks, and Disasters provides you with the latest scientific developments in glacier surges and melting, ice shelf collapses, paleo-climate reconstruction, sea level rise, climate change implications, causality, impacts, preparedness, and mitigation. It takes a geo-scientific approach to the topic while also covering current thinking about directly related social scientific issues that can adversely affect ecosystems and global economies. Puts the contributions from expert oceanographers, geologists, geophysicists, environmental scientists, and climatologists selected by a world-renowned editorial board in your hands Presents the latest research on causality, glacial surges, ice-shelf collapses, sea level rise, climate change implications, and more Numerous tables, maps, diagrams, illustrations and photographs of hazardous processes will be included Features new insights into the implications of climate change on increased melting, collapsing, flooding, methane emissions, and sea level rise