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Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes, and blows storms of hamburgers--until the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Poses true or false questions to kids on topics pertaining to the weather, such as if people wear sunglasses when it is cloudy or if clouds are really just puffs of cotton.

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers describes the kinds of weather associated with spring and discusses how people enjoy the changing weather. Includes picture glossary and index."-- Provided by publisher.

Discusses what summer weather is like and its effects. Includes information about the hotter temperatures, the longer day length, the tilt of the earth, the activity level of animals, the growth of plants, and the ripening of fruits. Includes a list of further resources, a glossary, and a list of words used in the text that help children become better readers.

Photographs and text depict different aspects of weather and how it is forecast.

"Become an eyewitness to the weird and wonderful ways of our world, from tsunamis to tornadoes, and discover nature's awesome potential with this Eyewitness guide. See how earthquakes, floods and hurricanes affect what lies in their path, and what measures we can use to protect ourselves from Mother Nature. Follow the journey of some of the most catastrophic disasters, and witness the rescue operations that followed. Learn, too, about the equipment...

Most of the time, water is a good thing. However, too much water can be a very dangerous thing. Floods are deadly. Every year, thousands of people around the world are killed or injured in floods. Some people drown when they are swept away by the water. Others are killed by debris in the water. It is important to learn all you can about floods so you will know how to deal with this devastating disaster.