Weather and climate science gifts

Longlisted for the Booker Prize 2025 Winner of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction Winner of the Winston Graham Historical Prize 2025 December 1962, the West Country. Local doctor Eric Parry, mulling secrets, sets out on his rounds, while his pregnant wife sleeps on in the warmth of their cottage. Across the field, funny, troubled Rita Simmons is also...

Perfect for curious kids everywhere, The Secret Life of Clouds promises to inspire the next generation to care for the world around them. Packed with delightful stories and fascinating facts, this beautifully crafted book teaches children unforgettable lessons about nature and weather. Join Caspar, a fluffy cumulus cloud, as he guides young readers through a first exploration of the weather. Discover...

Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and cataclysmic fires. Gale force advisories are issued on a regular basis by weather services around the world. Atmospheric scientists are...

Telegraph Best Books of 2021 'Marvellous... Gooley's witty, conversational writing makes reading a joyful breeze' Geographical Magazine 'A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with beautiful nature writing.' - Telegraph Best Books To Read On A Summer Holiday The Secret World of Weather frames itself early on as an aid to forecasting, by decoding signs in mackerel skies and dust...

The Cloudspotter's Guide by Gavin Pretor-Pinney is an enchanting journey into the world above us, revealing the wondrous and often overlooked beauty of clouds. This informative and delightful book dives into the identification of various cloud types — from the towering cumulus to the delicate cirrus and the rare but magnificent Morning Glory. Gavin Pretor-Pinney, the chairman and founding member...

With stunning photos of Earth's wildest weather and easy at-home STEM activities, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things meteorology. The Ultimate Kid's Guide to Weather provides everything young meteorologists need to explore the science of weather. With beautiful imagery and practical educational activities, it transforms complex meteorological concepts into accessible learning...

The Cloud Collector's Handbook by Gavin Pretor-Pinney is an enchanting and practical guide to the world above. Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated cloud enthusiast, this handbook fits snugly in your pocket, ensuring it is always at hand to help you identify cloud formations, anytime and anywhere. This beautifully designed, fully-colour handbook presents all the common cloud...

First Sticker Book Weather and Seasons is a fun sticker book designed to help children understand different types of weather and how the seasons change. This engaging book aids young children in learning about seasonal changes and the variety of weather conditions experienced throughout the year. There are over 180 stickers to add to the vibrant scenes, including clothes and...

This nonfiction Little Golden Book is about a common preschool subject— the weather! It's always perfect weather for reading! This engaging nonfiction Little Golden Book introduces preschoolers to more than just rain, wind, and snow. Through captivating artwork and text, they'll learn about how the sun's energy causes daily weather conditions. They'll also discover the four yearly seasons, how clouds...

The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. The Baby Loves Science board book series is big, brainy science for the littlest listeners. It's time to get dressed! How does Baby know what to wear? She checks the weather—and learns about wind, the water cycle, precipitation, and prediction! Accurate enough to satisfy an...

A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme! A classic Little Golden Book—with a summertime theme! Nancy and Timmy hop out of their beds one summer morning and help pack their swimsuits and lunch. And then it's off to the seashore! In a charming rhyme, this Little Golden Book from 1951 (then titled A Day at the Beach) describes what...

Cloudspotting for Beginners by Gavin Pretor-Pinney is your passport to the ethereal world that floats above us. This enchanting guide is authored by the internationally bestselling founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society, who also holds acclaim as a prize-winning children's book author and illustrator. Through its elegant prose and stunning illustrations, the book introduces readers to the mesmerising variety and...

Who isn't fascinated by the weather? Sometimes it seems like it is all we talk about. But understanding it is a different thing. Alistair Hughes has distilled the knowledge of various meteorologists and delivered it in simple explanations and beautiful illustrations. What impacts on our New Zealand weather, how does forecasting work, what are La Niña and El Niño, how...

Get your umbrella, your sun hat, and your snowshoes ready for this thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. Find out about different climates and weather patterns; discover the processes that drive them; learn the secrets of forecasting the weather and read about record-breaking weather and weird weather events, such as 'animal rain', 'ice bombs', 'ball lightning', and much more....

Explore the wide world of fascinating facts with this fully illustrated title. Did you know that around 550 people have been to space, but only around 20 people have been to the bottom of the ocean? Or that the deepest hole ever dug by people is deeper than the deepest part of the ocean, but still only 1/530th of the...

See Inside Weather and Climate by Katie Daynes offers an engaging exploration into the origins and increasing intensity of our weather, from hurricanes to heatwaves and ice ages to climate change. This fascinating flap book takes you on a tour across the land, sea, and skies to uncover where weather originates. With over 100 flaps to lift, children can delve...

Discover all kinds of wild weather, from terrifying tornadoes to deadly droughts, in this fascinating information book with over 50 flaps to lift. See a storm raging out at sea, find out how wildfires happen, and discover how climate change is affecting weather and what we can do to help our planet. Look Inside Wild Weather includes Usborne Quicklinks to...

This charming book will help children recognise and talk about the seasons and weather. There are spring, summer, autumn, and winter scenes with lots to spot and over 80 flaps to lift, plus pages on seasonal changes and what to wear when it's sunny, rainy, or snowing. A delightful book to share and to help develop language skills. Lift-the-Flap Seasons...

One of 12 brand-new Learn with Peppa titles for 2024, consisting of wipe-clean titles, sticker activity books, and innovative novelty formats. Learn all about the water cycle with Peppa and her friends! Did you know that the water on Earth is used over and over again? Follow Peppa and friends as they investigate the water cycle. Have fun pulling the...

An official full-colour LEGO reader, filled with your favourite Justice League characters. It's summer in Gotham City, and Batman treats Robin, Beast Boy, and Starfire (the Teen Titans) to a day at the new Gotham City Carnival in return for their excellent grades. Little do they know that the carnival is a trap set by The Joker and his friends!...

An interactive nature book for little children, showing the water cycle through the journey of a raindrop. One Little Raindrop falls from the sky... Follow its incredible journey until it finally reaches the sea, where it evaporates to become part of a cloud and begin the cycle all over again. Cleverly designed holes on every page encourage interaction as readers...

Learn why the wind blows with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers will discover what makes the wind whoosh around them. The wonders of nature come to life in this early-learning series centred around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic illustrations!

Spark the love of learning with this picture-packed guide to changing weather for children aged 5-7 Follow our ever-changing skies and uncover the secrets of weather with this fully updated edition of Eyewonder Weather for children aged 5-7. Get ready to chase the wind, ride the waves, and dodge lightning as you dive into this book about weather for children....

Using luminous HUV printing, Bang immerses readers in the awe-inspiring phenomena of the natural world. In this follow-up to the highly acclaimed Glow, award-winning illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith takes us on a breathtaking tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena - from explosive volcanoes and geysers to dancing lights in the night sky. The Earth may seem solid...

Part of the new series Learn with Comics, a captivating and educational comic chapter book chock-full of information about meteorological phenomena and earth physics. What is atmospheric pressure? How does a downburst form? What is the difference between a cyclone, a typhoon, and a hurricane? All these answers and more when you follow the adventures of Neil, Flor, Akin, and...

A mini book of facts packed with maximum humour! Sure to engage anyone from the ages of 8 to 80 (and beyond), this is a funny, fascinating whistle-stop tour of the history and science of the universe, life on Earth, the ins and outs of biology, geography, geology, and the weather. Discover how life evolved and how it works, and...

A FACT-PACKED ADVENTURE INTO THE NATURAL WORLD Become an expert on planet Earth through fun facts and figures! From microscopic minerals to majestic mountains and everything in between, boost your knowledge about our amazing planet with more than 1,000 mind-blowing numbers. Stunning artworks, photographs, and fun graphics immerse you in the wonders of our world. Learn all about rocks, rivers,...

Explore nature's wildest weather shows through the eyes of a storm chaser. A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma. Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth's most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography, unforgettable stories...

Some things you can give and not lose any, like happiness, love, and colour. In Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's chunky, rainbow-shaped board book, Elmer helps the animals put the colours back into a mysterious pale rainbow by giving some of his own colours away in an act of kindness and love. A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the...

Brilliant and fundamental, this is the necessary book about our prime global emergency - Ian McEwan The news is full of hotly debated and divergent claims about the impacts and risks of climate change. Lawrence Krauss, one of the world’s most respected physicists and science popularisers, cuts through the confusion by succinctly presenting the underlying science of climate change. The...

Did you know that more than half of your body is water? From the water cycle and microorganisms to snaking rivers and icy oceans, explore the amazing substance that keeps us alive, transforms our weather, shapes our landscapes, and gives a home to millions of creatures! Created in collaboration with the National Trust, this is the perfect science picture book...

Watch the weather change before your eyes in this brilliant flip-flap book!   Little hands will love turning the split pages to transform each scene and journey through the world of weather. Each scene features stunning artwork, accessible information and wildlife to spot on the facing page. With bite-sized facts on sun, rain, snow and storms – plus a section...

How to account for decades of worldwide war, revolution, and human suffering in the seventeenth century? A master historian uncovers the disturbing answer. Revolutions, droughts, famines, invasions, wars, regicides – the calamities of the mid-seventeenth century were not only unprecedented, they were agonisingly widespread. A global crisis extended from England to Japan, and from the Russian Empire to sub-Saharan Africa....

Learn why it rains with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Learn why it rains with the help of The Very Hungry Caterpillar! In this nonfiction story, young readers can discover what rain is and why it falls. The miracles of nature come to life in this early-learning series centered around weather, featuring simple text and Eric Carle's classic...

From sweltering sun to a wild snowstorm, wardens Grace and Tom must brave the elements to save the day in this thrilling final Griffin Gate adventure from bestseller Vashti Hardy. It’s the height of summer in Moreland, and Grace Griffin and her fellow warden Tom Eely are sweltering in the heat until they answer a strange call for help that...

Filled with bite-size facts and amazing original illustrations, the Small and Mighty range is the ultimate pocket-sized collectible series for young readers who can't get enough of their favourite topic.The Small and Mighty Book of Planet Earth is a fantastic, fact-packed journey across our planet for young readers. This pocket-sized book is filled with fun and amazing facts about the...

Great news for Poky Little Puppy fans! An adorable story about tumble-bumble winter fun! Great news for Poky Little Puppy fans! An adorable story about tumble-bumble winter fun! It's a snowy morning, and Poky and his four brothers and sisters can't wait to get outside and play! They dig tunnels, slide down hills, and make snow angels. But where is...

With tipping points and extreme global warming looming, the key to understanding our climate future lies in our distant past. With rising emissions, we are on track to cause rapid global warming with devastating consequences. But how bad could climate change get, and what might it do to planet Earth and humanity? Runaway Climate explores the causes of the Paleocene...

Step Inside Science: Weather introduces young readers to this fascinating subject. Find out how weather works in this fun and friendly book. Learn why it rains and snows, and the fascinating science that causes thunder, lightning, hurricanes, and rainbows.

Take kids ages 3 to 5 on an exciting and educational weather adventure. Welcome to the wonderful world of weather! From the warm, balmy days of the summer climate to the cold, crisp nights of winter, this colourful choice in weather books for kids ages 3-5 teaches them all about the four seasons, as well as how clouds form, why...

An introduction to different types of weather and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores different kinds of weather. Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early...

Engage your child's curiosity and expand their vocabulary with My First 100 Weather Words by Chris Ferrie. This delightful and educational board book introduces little ones to the fascinating world of weather through a collection of 100 essential words. Bursting with vivid and charming illustrations, each page is designed to capture the attention of babies and toddlers while stimulating their...

Harness Powerful Energy From Weather Right Outside Your Door Why does the wind blow, how do clouds form, and what can the science and lore behind these occurrences teach you about magic? Physicist and witch Debra L. Burris explores the synergy of science and sorcery, helping you take simple steps to cast more powerful magic in rain or shine. With...

Floating across the sky in her hot air balloon, Cassi watches a little swift dive and swoop through the still air. In the rising sun the world seems to be holding its breath. Then a small breeze stirs the leaves in the trees, and as the wind grows bolder, a whiff of danger sends small creatures running for cover. Across...

Skipper’s Cockpit Weather Guide provides an easy-to-access instant guide to predicting and interpreting the weather in all sailing scenarios. The spiral-bound, quick-reference format makes it an ideal aide-memoire for instant reference at sea. Using clear, practical language, plus diagrams, boxes, photos and bulleted text, the book succinctly covers the following topics: Local and distant weather conditions and how these might...

The drama of New Zealand's changeable weather. Are the events we are seeing due to our changing climate? New Zealand's Wild Weather is a compelling, informative, and highly illustrated series of investigations into the different types of weather events that occur in New Zealand. It covers cyclones, heat waves, snow, and drought, recounting gripping eyewitness accounts and explaining just what's...

'A warm hug of a book... like sitting by a roaring winter fire' JACKIE KAY Winter is the time to snuggle indoors without guilt; to curl up on the sofa with a good book or a box set, a hot drink or a wee whisky to hand. Val McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity...

Join Spot and Dad as they splash in puddles on a rainy day in this new lift-the-flap story. It's raining! Can Spot and Dad find some puddles to splash in? In this new lift-the-flap story, Spot and Dad head out into the rain on a search for lots of big puddles to splash about in. But whilst they are on...

The third book in this magical series from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson! Rainbow Grey: Battle for the Skies may be only ten years old, but the future of the whole world depends on her! It’s up to Ray to defeat Tornadia Twist – the greatest villain that ever lived... Ray has to figure out what her ultimate...