The ABCs of Meteorology

From A to Z, this playful alphabet book turns the world of meteorology into a story kids can enjoy and grown-ups will instantly recognize.

Each letter introduces a real concept from the science of weather, from Anemometers and the Beaufort Scale to Yesterday's Forecast and Zonal Flow. Along the way, young readers will meet Cumulous Clouds, brave Lightning, learn what a Green Screen is really for, and discover why meteorologists check the Dew Point before they check their coffee. With simple language, witty nods to forecast fails, and a tour through everything from El Niño to X-Band Radar, it is a fast, fun read that doubles as a surprisingly sharp primer on how we understand the skies above us.

Perfect as a gift for meteorologists, broadcast weather pros, and atmospheric science enthusiasts with little ones at home, this is an ABCs book with just enough truth to make you laugh — and just enough science to make you look out the window.