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Clouds cover the sky. Wind howls. Rain pours. These can all happen during a storm. A storm is a type of weather. Some storms are extreme. Learn about four types of storms. Thunderstorm During a thunderstorm, the sky is dark.…
Storms can be scary. They can cause damage. But there are ways to stay safe. Here are some tips. Prepare a kit. Include water and canned food (above). Have enough for several days. Prepare for a loss of power.…
Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets. When the water gets heavy, it falls to the ground. This is called precipitation. There are different forms of precipitation. Some are liquid. Some are solid. Rain Rain falls from the clouds.…
There are many types of clouds. They are identified by their shape. Some are high in the sky. Others are lower. Here are four types of clouds. Thin and Wispy When it is nice out, you might see cirrus…
We have tools to measure weather. Some measure rain. Others measure temperature. Have you seen any of these tools? Anemometer This tool (above) measures wind speed. Cups catch the wind. This turns a dial. The dial shows wind speed. Barometer…
Take a look outside. What is it like? It might be sunny and dry. It might be windy and cool. These words describe the weather. Different elements make up weather. Read about four of them. Temperature The temperature is how…
Spring is a season of beginnings. All around you, nature is springing to life! The weather is getting warmer. Daylight lasts longer. Look outside. Here are some signs you might see of spring. Babies are born. Baby animals are born…
Have you ever seen a snowflake? Snowflakes grow as moist air freezes in a cloud. No two snowflakes are alike. But they have shapes in common. Let’s see some. Columns and Needles These crystals form in warmer temperatures. They are long…
Water is always on the move. This movement is called the water cycle. Around It Goes Water is all around us. It is underground. It is on the Earth’s surface. It is in the air. Water changes as it moves…
Winter is the coldest season. Watch out for ice! Ice covers trees. It makes the ground slippery. Read on to learn more about icy weather. Ice and Snow Water freezes in the clouds. It turns into ice crystals. They fall…
