"An up-close look at cirrus clouds, the highest clouds in the sky. Readers will discover how and where these clouds form, how to identify them, and what kind of weather conditions are associated with these thin, wispy clouds." --

"Explains how the water cycle leads to different types of weather patterns." --

Discusses low-forming stratus clouds: how and where these clouds form, the different kinds of stratus clouds, and the weather conditions associated with this family of grey clouds.

Readers will learn about how clouds are made and why they are important to life on Earth. This title is informative yet simple. Big text and simple sentences combined with vibrant photographs will entertain readers, teach them scientific facts, and strengthen their reading skills. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

How does a cloud form? When is the best time to see a rainbow in the sky? Why do ice cubes shrink in the freezer? The answers to these questions all involve water. So do the reasons why we have rain and snow. To understand weather, we have to know what happens to water at different temperatures, on the ground and in the air. In this fact-packed book, discover what happens when water changes from a liquid into a gas or a solid, and much more.

"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce emergent readers to the science of clouds. Includes picture glossary and index."--

"Meet Cloud! Follow along as she moves, transforms, precipitates, and more in this charming and humorous portrayal of the water cycle. From drizzle to snow to a thunderstorm party, Cloud's journey is documented through short, engaging chapters that capture the excitement and humor of weather in its many forms."--Provided by publisher.

Explains how clouds form and profiles different varieties while outlining a range of outdoor-themed activities.

Describes different kinds of clouds--cirrus, cumulus, stratus, and nimbus--and the types of weather they indicate.