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"The Cloud Book" by Tomie dePaola invites children into the fascinating world of clouds. The book identifies the ten most common cloud types, describes their appearance and characteristics, and explains how they can be used to predict upcoming weather changes. Alongside scientific facts, it shares the myths and legends that have arisen from the shapes and patterns of each cloud, offering an imaginative and educational look at the atmosphere.
First publish date: July 1975
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Tomie dePaola
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