Natures Weather

The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather. The internationally bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees shows how we can decipher nature's secret signs by studying the weather. In this...

In 1996, Beck Weathers and a climbing team pushed toward the summit of Mount Everest. Then a storm exploded on the mountain, ripping the team to shreds, forcing brave men to scratch and crawl for their lives. In this powerful memoir, Weathers describes not only his escape from hypothermia and the murderous storm that killed eight climbers but the journey of his life. This is the story of a man's route to a dangerous sport and a fateful expedition, as well as the road of recovery he has traveled since.

Seven year old Cody and five year old Chloe are stranded when the canoe piloted by their meth-addicted father capsizes. He drowns and they are on their own in the Red River Gorge. No one knows where they are and they can only rely on themselves. Their situation worsens when heavy rainfall floods the river and they are forced away from the riverbank and into the wilderness. The terrain of the gorge area is extremely rugged and populated by poisonous snakes, bears, and other predators. Dangers abound and all they have to help them survive are the meager supplies in their small backpacks, ...

This audiobook examines how summer brings observable changes in weather, nature, and people.

A thrilling introduction to the world of storms, told in the unmistakable voice of Hank Schyma. Over three decades of storm chasing, Hank Schyma has witnessed some of planet Earth’s most incredible weather shows. STORM brings together the very best of his work, featuring dramatic photography...

Normalcy is a fragile thing. For the people in these twenty real-life accounts, it shattered in an instant. What happens when the ground opens up, the sky falls, or a wall of fire consumes everything in its path? When the mundane world of deadlines and daily routines is replaced by a desperate fight for the next breath? SURVIVING - Disasters places you directly into the heart of catastrophe. Journey alongside ordinary people—parents, teachers, and commuters—thrown into the most extreme situations imaginable. From catastrophic tsunamis and terrifying wildfires to sudden building ...

Long before smartphones and satellite apps, people trusted the sky to tell them what tomorrow would bring. Reading the Sky is your practical, easy-to-follow guide to forecasting the weather using nature’s timeless signs—cloud shapes, wind shifts, colors at dawn and dusk, and even the stars above.

How do you survive when an ordinary day explodes into a battle against nature's most terrifying power? When the sky turns a malevolent green and the roar of a thousand freight trains is the last thing you hear before your world is ripped apart? Tornado: Twisted Tales invites you into the heart of fifteen unforgettable storms through a collection of gripping short stories. These aren't just tales of destruction; they are visceral accounts of human endurance, the desperate courage of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances, and the unpredictable twists of fate that unfold when ...

The ice road is closed. The storm is lethal. The pay is triple. Cal Rourke is a veteran hauler with an empty bank account and a foreclosure notice in his pocket. When a desperate mining outpost needs a critical delivery, Cal takes the job that no one else wants: a high-stakes run across the Canadian wilderness in the dead of winter. He knows the risks. He knows the terrain. But he doesn't know what’s waiting for him in the dark. When the surface shatters and his rig plunges into the black water, Cal survives the crash only to find himself trapped in a freezing nightmare. He is miles from ...

This audiobook describes the process of how thunderstorms can form. It also includes explanations of downdrafts, storm cells, supercells, electric energy, thunder, lightning, squall lines, hail, and wind bursts.

Weather is always changing. It can be unpredictable. But even with all the changes, some patterns can be found. Learn how meteorologists use tools and systems to measure and predict these patterns. Find out how these patterns influence weather around the world.

Kids will learn the difference between a tornado and a hurricane in the fact-filled rhyming audiobook.

Will tomorrow be cold or warm? Cloudy or sunny? Wet or dry? Meteorologists make predictions about how weather conditions will change. Find out how they do it, and what challenges they face in trying to help people prepare for coming weather conditions.

The massive destruction wreaked by the Hurricane of 1938 dwarfed that of the Chicago Fire, the San Francisco Earthquake, and the Mississippi floods of 1927, making the storm the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. Now, R.A. Scotti tells the story...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller! New York Times best-selling journalist Jeff Goodell presents an important examination of the impact that temperature rise will have on our lives and on our planet, offering a vital new perspective on where we are headed, how we can prepare, and what is at...

Learn about different types of lightning, what thunder and lightning are, what causes lightning, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur.

Step into a magical atlas of names drawn from the wild, the aquatic, the weather, stars, and very soul of the natural world. "The Little Book of Nature Names" is a beautifully imagined guide to names inspired by the elements, offering a lush, lyrical journey through enchanted realms — from mossy woodlands to moonlit skies, pearl-strewn shores to blooming meadows. Whether you’re naming a child, a character, a pet, place, or simply searching for something meaningful and poetic, this book opens a world of possibility! This is not your typical baby name book. Rather than long alphabetical ...

We have four different seasons because the Earth is tipped as it rotates around the sun.

Grab your umbrella, because it looks like rain is in the forecast! In this series, young listeners will learn about different parts of the weather and how they can change the world around us. Each title features exciting special features to help listeners understand the weather.

When Willa's upside-down magic rains, it pours. Clouds form under ceilings. Classrooms get flooded. Umbrellas must always be nearby, just in case Willa has an outburst. Willa hates being the source of such sogginess. Even worse, the more she rains, the worse she feels.... and the worse she feels, the more she rains. All the storminess is threatening to drown her good grades and flood all her friendships. Is there any way to use magic to make the clouds disappear? Or is the storm of the century on its way?