Weatherwise looks at wind, sunshine, rain and snow and how these weather conditions affect people and their lives, such as their homes, transport, clothing and jobs. This title considers where, and why, snow and blizzards occur around the world. It talks about the difference between snow, sleet and hail, what happens when an avalanche occurs, and the consequenes that these dramatic weather conditions can have on people.

 

This book features in the following series: Weatherwise, Weatherwise Series .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Hachette Children's Group .

Robyn Hardyman is a highly experienced book author and editor. She has written a variety of titles for children and her subjects include outdoor adventure books, social sciences and literacy. Robyn is married with children and lives and works in Oxford.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: What is snow?
• 2: A snowy world
• 3: Snowflakes
• 4: Sleet and hail
• 5: Living with snow
• 6: Dressing for warmth
• 7: Is snow useful?
• 8: What is a blizzard?
• 9: Deadly blizzards
• 10: What is an avalanche?
• 11: What is a whiteout?
• 12: Clearing up
• 13: Measuring melting ice
• 14: Glossary
• 15: Find out more
• 16: Index