Introduces career opportunities in meteorology, describing day-to-day work, equipment used, education and training needed, and what readers can do now to advance towards this career.

"Meteorology deals with the scientific study of Earth's atmosphere, atmospheric phenomena, and weather. Meteorologists are the scientists who conduct these studies. Meteorologists use their research to understand, interpret, observe, and forecast weather conditions. This volume is a helpful guide to any young person with an interest in science and the discipline of meteorology. Readers will learn about the branch of meteorology, its practical applications,...

"No matter where you live in the world, weather affects your daily life. It may stop a soccer game, ruin a picnic, or allows you to go sailing! How does all that work? In this book, readers take a close look at the science of weather, including how forecasting works, precipitation, and the atmosphere of Earth. Hands-on activities throughout the book engage readers with the weather around them by making handmade instruments and even making their own...

When people think of objects in the sky, they may think of planets, the sun, moon, and constellations. Many other bodies orbit Earth and the sun, however. The sky below Earth's atmosphere holds many interesting objects as well. We may not need a telescope to see them, but they are no less awe-inspiring. Readers are introduced to the dazzling phenomena of stars, galaxies, lightning, meteoroids, comets, auroras, rainbows, black holes, and even satellites...

At a time when extreme weather is becoming more and more common, get clued up on the science behind it and the ways in which it's changing. Learn about all kinds of weather and marvel at how powerful it can be. Discover what the weather was like when the Earth was born and what it could be like in the future. Find out how weather is predicted and the inventions that harness its power.

"A thorough explanation of the formation and effects of rain."--