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We can all name different kinds of weather-hot, cold, sunny, stormy, and snowy, to name a few. But what's the science behind it? How does it work? Readers find out in this impressively detailed guide to meteorology. Essential Earth science concepts such as the water cycle, air pressure, and ocean currents are presented through informative main text, detailed diagrams, clearly labeled illustrations, and helpful sidebars. Colorful photographs are also included as part of a unique design that is meant to engage readers as they expand their knowledge of different kinds of weather and the ways humans study it.