Brave the elements while learning about all kinds of weather in this informative 8x8!

Where does snow come from? Why does thunder crash? What's it like inside a tornado? In this easy-to-read 8x8 readers follow a team of scientists as they launch a weather balloon in various climates to discover the answers to these common questions and more. Despite increasing knowledge of weather patterns, many kinds of weather continue to mystify experts. Discover the wild world of weather—and don't forget your umbrella!
Theo Baker is the author of Hard Hat Zone and coauthor of the middle-grade novel Sound Bender and its sequel, The Shadow Mask. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and young daughter. View titles by Theo Baker

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Brave the elements while learning about all kinds of weather in this informative 8x8!

Where does snow come from? Why does thunder crash? What's it like inside a tornado? In this easy-to-read 8x8 readers follow a team of scientists as they launch a weather balloon in various climates to discover the answers to these common questions and more. Despite increasing knowledge of weather patterns, many kinds of weather continue to mystify experts. Discover the wild world of weather—and don't forget your umbrella!

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Theo Baker is the author of Hard Hat Zone and coauthor of the middle-grade novel Sound Bender and its sequel, The Shadow Mask. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and young daughter. View titles by Theo Baker

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