Natures Weather

In 1996, Beck Weathers and a climbing team pushed toward the summit of Mount Everest. Then a storm exploded on the mountain, ripping the team to shreds, forcing brave men to scratch and crawl for their lives. In this powerful memoir, Weathers describes not only his escape from hypothermia and the murderous storm that killed eight climbers but the journey of his life. This is the story of a man's route to a dangerous sport and a fateful expedition, as well as the road of recovery he has traveled since.

Through the eyes and words of survivors and victims alike, as well as the careful research for which Newberry Honor Award winner Jim Murphy is known, listeners will experience one of the most devastating natural disasters in U.S. history and understand why and how life in the United States was forever changed.

In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada’s oil industry and America’s biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration—the wildfire equivalent of Hurricane Katrina—John Vaillant warns that this was not a unique event, but a shocking preview of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world.

In this first-ever English translation of The Weather Detective, Peter Wohlleben uses his long experience and deep love of nature to help decipher the weather and our local environments in a completely new and compelling way. Analyzing the explanations for everyday questions and mysteries surrounding weather and natural phenomena, he delves into a new and intriguing world of scientific investigation.

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of storm chasing? Look no further than Storm Chasing 101, the ultimate guide for beginners and experienced chasers alike. With over 20 chapters packed with valuable information, this eBook will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the storm chasing world safely and effectively. In Chapter 1, you will be introduced to the world of storm chasing and learn what it takes to become a successful chaser. From there, the guide dives into the technical aspects of understanding weather patterns in Chapter 2, essential equipment for storm ...

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn how and why pinecones protect and release seeds and about how wind and water have shaped desert sandstone into giant rock formations, along with other stories about science and scientists.

Step into the captivating world of meteorology with the eBook "Weather Wisdom." Unravel the enigmatic language of the skies, and learn the secrets of predicting weather patterns- just like the ancients did. Boasting a comprehensive guide crossing thirteen intriguing chapters, splendidly blending science and tradition, you will be fascinated every step of the journey. Begin by understanding the fundamentals of weather, readying you for insightful exchanges on climate and atmospheric conditions in Chapter 1. Dive into history as Chapter 2 imparts ancient methods and indigenous practices of ...

In May 2016, Fort McMurray, the hub of Canada's petroleum industry and America's biggest foreign supplier, was overrun by wildfire. The multi-billion-dollar disaster melted vehicles, turned entire neighborhoods into firebombs, and drove 88,000 people from their homes in a single afternoon. Through the lens of this apocalyptic conflagration—the wildfire equivalent of Hurricane Katrina—John Vaillant warns that this was not a unique event but a shocking preview of what we must prepare for in a hotter, more flammable world.

Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.

Seven year old Cody and five year old Chloe are stranded when the canoe piloted by their meth addicted father capsizes. He drowns and they are left on their own in the Red River Gorge. No one knows where they are and they can only rely on themselves. Their situation worsens when the heavy rainfall floods the river and they are forced away from the riverbank and into the wilderness. The terrain of the gorge area is extremely rugged and populated by poisonous snakes, bears and other predators. Dangers abound and all they have to help them survive are the meager supplies in their small ...

Describes the process of how tornadoes can form. Also includes explanations of updrafts, downdrafts, thunderstorms, rotation, and funnel clouds.

Chris Mooney, author of The Republican War on Science and one of the leading young environmental journalists and bloggers working today, immerses listeners in the world of those who study hurricanes. What was once an arcane branch of meteorology (itself an arcane science) has become embroiled in one of the most politicized and hotly contested debates in American science: whether or not the recent hurricane disasters, culminating in Katrina, are connected to global warming.

When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst. Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the worse she feels.... and the worse she feels, the more she rains. All the storminess is threatening to drown her good grades and flood all her friendships. Is there any way to use magic to make the clouds disappear? Or is the storm of the century on its way?

Describes the process of how hurricanes can form. Also includes explanations of tropical storms and a storm surge.

Weather affects us every day. How do we know what the weather will be like where we live? How can we prepare for it? Find out the science behind weather observation and prediction.

Jacqueline Briggs Martin’s Snowflake Bentley won a Caldecott Medal, a Parents’ Choice Award, and was picked as an ALA Notable Book for Children. Listeners of all ages will cherish this beautiful story about a real man whose discoveries changed the way the world saw snow.

This audiobook describes the process of how thunderstorms can form. It also includes explanations of downdrafts, storm cells, supercells, electric energy, thunder, lightning, squall lines, hail, and wind bursts.

Taking listeners from the melting Alaskan permafrost to storm-torn New Orleans, acclaimed journalist Elizabeth Kolbert approaches this monumental problem from every angle. She interviews researchers and environmentalists, explains the science, draws frightening parallels to lost civilizations, and presents the moving tales of people who are watching their worlds disappear.

Why does lightning form and strike? Why does rain fall from the sky? What are the different kinds of clouds? These questions and more are answered in this series that provides young listeners with the basic principles of weather and gives them a foundation for further learning.

In this Pebble Emerge book, explore the reasons many people are afraid of storms and discover simple tips for facing this fear safely. Reassuring facts provide the knowledge young listeners need to face their fear of storms.