Weather: Clouds

All over the world there are clouds of all kinds. Learn about the various clouds that are in the sky above you.

Introduces the ten most common types of clouds, the myths that have been inspired by their shapes, and what they can tell about coming weather changes.

Studying clouds -- How clouds are formed -- Classifying clouds -- Cloud types -- Sky technology -- Storm clouds -- How clouds help Earth -- Air pollution -- Surfing cloud science -- Science in action -- What have you learned?

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.

Describes clouds, how they form, and how they affect the weather.

Explains what clouds are, what causes them, their various forms, and the different weather conditions they accompany.

No sun, no weather! -- What is the sun? -- The sun and temperature -- Day and night -- UV radiation -- What are clouds? -- Cloud cover -- Cloud classification -- Cumulus clouds -- Stratus clouds -- Cirrus clouds -- Giant clouds -- Fog and visibility.

Simple text and illustrations describe what clouds are made of, how they differ, and why they fall back to earth as rain.

Students will learn how clouds form, the different types of clouds, and the important role they play in weather and the water cycle.

Introduces young viewers to basic weather ideas and terms. Using animations, simple hands-on experiments, and investigations, children will explore how clouds develop, how wind, rain, and snow forms, and what causes the different weather patterns.