Books like Wild weather by Sean Callery

Now in paperback: the runaway British bestseller that has cloudspotters everywhere looking up.Where do clouds come from? Why do they look the way they do? And why have they captured the imagination of timeless artists, Romantic poets, and every kid who's ever held a crayon? Veteran journalist and lifelong sky watcher Gavin Pretor-Pinney reveals everything there is to know about clouds, from history and science to art and pop culture. Cumulus, nimbostratus, and the dramatic and surfable Morning Glory cloud are just a few of the varieties explored in this smart, witty, and eclectic tour through the skies.Illustrated with striking photographs (including a new section in full-color) and line drawings featuring everything from classical paintings to lava lamps, The Cloudspotter's Guide will have enthusiasts, weather watchers, and the just plain curious floating on cloud nine.

Geography with the gritty bits left in! Where in the world can you: watch tornadoes that rip houses from the ground? meet the man struck by lightning seven times? and, see frozen turtles fall from the sky? Get the Earth-shattering facts in this book.

Wild Weather—for young readers—explores the most intense natural weather events with vibrant photographs and factual information, helping children learn about storm science while developing reading skills.