Weather in 30 seconds / Dr. Jen Green ; illustrated by Tom Woolley ; consultant: Professor Adam Scaife.

EARTH'S WEATHER -- Glossary -- The Sun -- The atmosphere --Oceans and seas -- Winds -- Weather power.

CLIMATE AND SEASONS -- Glossary -- Climate -- Biomes -- Microclimates -- Why we have seasons -- Animals in hot and cold lands -- People in different climates.

ALL KINDS OF WEATHER -- Glossary -- Water cycle -- Clouds -- Why it rains -- Rainfall patterns -- Snow, sleet, hail and frost -- Highs, lows and fronts.

EXTREME WEATHER -- Glossary -- Thunderstorms -- Hurricanes -- Tornadoes -- Deserts and droughts -- Floods -- Blizzards and hailstorms.

PREDICTING THE WEATHER -- Glossary -- Studying the weather -- Satellites -- Forecasts and weather maps -- Mysterious weather.

CLIMATE CHANGE -- Glossary -- Climate change -- Global warming -- Future weather

This book takes readers on a whirlwind tour of our planet's weather and climate. 30 key topics explore and explain the how and why of our global weather and its effects, from atmospheric influences, the seasons, and climate zones to extreme events, forecasting, and global warming. Each topic is presented in a neat 30-second sound bite, supported by a 3-second flash summary and a full-page colourful artwork. Fun active "missions" support the topics and encourage kids to find out more. With stunning artwork, the attention-grabbing format is engaging and immediate, introducing readers aged from 8 up to this fascinating subject that affects all our lives.