These types of books keep the text simple and include photographs and illustrations that help to catch the attention of young, curious minds.

You will learn how the cloud forms, the variations on the cloud type and how to distinguish it from other clouds. This is the perfect gift for any child with their head stuck in the clouds – and for anyone who’s ever wondered what’s going on up in the sky. Before then I just thought Geography was where I was forced to learn what always seemed at the time like made-up stories about the life people pretended to live in other countries - I still struggle with the names of the capitals of even European countries and still don't fully believe in the flu masks on the faces and pillows on the backs of Japanese women. It’s written in an entertaining way that helps you understand everything you need to know about clouds. Discussing the different kinds of weather that each type of cloud indicates is a great way to expand their understanding and give them a better appreciation for nature.Through him she meets 'ant illustrator turned meteorologist' Jonas, a Berliner who has used clouds and the sky's constant shape-shifting as his escape from reality. One stormy summer's night, as the light was rushing away from the end of the day and the sky had for hours been laden with thick ink black clouds, far away there must have been a break in the sky. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. Sometimes non-fiction is also a fantastic way to tempt a reluctant reader into sitting down with a book.

Sometimes books about clouds and weather can be very scientific and difficult to understand but The Cloud Book follows a logical progression that is simple to follow, even if this is your first time picking up a book about clouds.If your child is small for their age, Cloudette by Tom Lichtenheld will help them feel 10 feet tall!

My interest in the clouds started a few years ago due to a near-miss air accident whilst learning to fly GA aircraft.The mysterious chalk scores on the wall of the underground bowling alley and the sinister outline of a missing picture on the wall of the upstairs apartment are held in delicate, suggestive balance. Noctilucents are found shining at night at very high, very dry, altitudes of 250,000 to 300,000 feet and are rarely seen. A couple of reviewers reported that their children were more afraid of storms after reading this book.

But when a greedy king demands a full wardrobe, the boy is forced to use all the clouds… leaving the land without rain. They say that it’s a fantastic resource for identifying and understanding the different types of clouds.One can sometimes observe along with the clouds, giving them their due if the clouds move along and permit at least intermittent use of the telescope. She resides in North Carolina, where she's fallen in love with thunderstorms and uses them as an excuse to get extra cuddles from her three cats. Thanks to television and movies, for example, some relatively small kids may have an interest in Greek mythology. The book covers the history, science and art of clouds, including the controversial history of cloud modification. Desk and exam copies of certain titles are available to lecturers who wish to consider books as course texts.