* This nonfiction title for ages 9 to 12 introduces the relevant topics of meteorology while integrating STEM and environmentalism.
* Educators have observed that interest in science and math tends to dissipate in girls between the ages 7 to 10 and have cited the value of role models to a female student's continued interest in STEM subjects.
* Introduces readers to real women who are making strides in the field of meteorology, making career goals feel obtainable.
* Readers hear news stories about the weather and natural disasters related to the weather on a daily basis.
* Uses an inquiry-based approach to encourage readers to reach their own conclusions.
* Uses links to online primary sources to imbue readers with a curiosity about the topic and engage in further, independent study.
* Meets Common Core state standards for reading informational text.
* Meets the earth systems, weather, and climate standards for NSTA's NGSS curriculum.
* Guided Reading Levels and Lexile measurements indicate grade level and text complexity.

 

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published 2017 by Nomad Press .

Jennifer Swanson is an award-winning author of more than 20 nonfiction and fiction books for children, including Explore Forces and Motion for Nomad Press. Jennifer has a B. S. in chemistry from the U. S. Naval Academy and her M. S. Ed. (K-8) in science from Walden University. She lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Lena H. Chandhok earned her degree from the Center for Cartoon Studies in 2011. She illustrated Engineering: Cool Women Who Design and Astronomy: Cool Women in Space for Nomad Press. Lena lives in Brooklyn, New York. Karen Bush Gibson: Karen Bush Gibson is the author of more than 30 nonfiction books for children and a member of the Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators. One of her books about women aviators was named a 2014 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People by the NCSS and a selection in Air & Space/Smithsonian`s Best Children's Books of 2013 roundup of aviation and space-themed books. She wrote Marine Biology: Cool Women Who Dive for Nomad Press. Karen lives in Norman, Oklahoma.

This book has the following chapters:
* Introduction: The Power of Weather
* Chapter One: Meteorology: Past, Present, and Future
* Chapter Two: Kelly Cass
* Chapter Three: Bianca Hernandez
* Chapter Four: Pamela Heinselman
* Timeline
* Essential Questions
* Glossary
* Resources
* Index