{"product_id":"extreme-weather-for-kids-by-matthew-cappucci-9780760385142","title":"Extreme Weather for Kids","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtreme Weather for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e is a tour of the world's wildest weather and natural disasters—what they are, what makes them, how to prepare, and how humans are affecting them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to harness children's natural curiosity, this action-packed introduction to meteorology incorporates firsthand accounts from inside Mother Nature's most dramatic moments. For each phenomenon introduced, explanatory text, informative illustrations, sidebars, and asides allow readers to explore at their own pace. Along with storm-chasing reports and photos from in the field, each chapter includes a step-by-step hands-on activity for engaging with the science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the polar vortex? And why does a disrupted \"polar vortex\" lead to extreme cold air outbreaks across Europe, Asia, and North America? Among the many \"in case you were wondering\" questions addressed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow strong can a hurricane get?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat's the biggest tornado to have ever happened?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow large can hail get?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIs \"thundersnow\" real? How does it form?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow thick is lightning? And how powerful is it?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhere can I find \"fossilized lightning?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCan it snow in the desert?\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat are \"solar storms?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat makes the northern (and southern) lights?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeather is one of the most accessible sciences there is. Everyone experiences it in some way or another, and learning the basics behind it naturally sparks interest in other sciences. That's why \u003cem\u003eExtreme Weather for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e also teaches the basic principles of scientific observation, while placing a key emphasis on safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExtreme Weather for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to awaken the joy of learning—rain or shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455558009068,"sku":"9780760385142","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91xzKPiPBQL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774782987","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/extreme-weather-for-kids-by-matthew-cappucci-9780760385142","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}