<b>Are tornados and twisters the same thing? Why does it rain? Stunning photos and simple text explain the wonders of weather to young children.</b><br><br>Images of puffy clouds, dramatic storms, and rainbows alternate with buoyant portraits of a diverse group of children experiencing the natural world. Seasons, precipitation, wind, clouds, storms, and climate change are all introduced in a format that younger children can grasp from a trusted name in children''s nonfiction.<br><br>From the author-photographer behind the celebrated Hello Seasons! series, <i>What''s the Weather?</i> continues Shelley Rotner''s exploration of the world around us. Rotner has also worked as a National Geographic photographer and is a former kindergarten teacher. Back matter includes a statement from a climatologist and a thorough glossary.