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|  | Meterology by Arthur Upgren, Jurgen Stock
Who isn't worried about the weather? From heat waves to winter storms, we are obsessed with weather and the science of weather prediction. What's more, our weather seems to be getting worse--with more frequent droughts and floods, erratic temperature fluctuations, and longer, hotter summers--which may be a harbinger of the significant climate change to come. Global warming, as Arthur Upgren and Jurgen Stock convincingly show, has already begun to affect Earth's climate--and now threatens to destabilize the planet's ecosystem. Experts in meteorology and astronomy, Upgren and Stock take us on a grand tour of Earth's weather. Amid colorful anecdotes of the Galapagos, Siberia, and places closer to home, they describe the factors involved in shaping our weather, from humidity and prevailing winds to air pressure systems and the causes of seasonal change. They also explore the history of Earth's climate, its pivotal role in the development of life and human evolution, and how enormous cyclical changes in climate, such as El Nino, can spark severe weather all around the world. Human activity, however, constitutes our climate's greatest danger, and this seminal book lays bare the dual environmental crises we face: global warming and ozone depletion. Whether investigating alternative energy sources or the politics involved in mobilizing a global response, Upgren and Stock offer an intelligent analysis of the best solutions. Rigorous and insightful, Weather is a fascinating look at our climate and an impassioned discussion of how to save it. AUTHOR: Arthur Upgren, Jurgen Stock
PUBLISHER: Perseus Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Into the Porcupine Cave & Other Odysseys by William W. Warner
In these poetic essays, a naturalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author describes his personal relationship with nature. AUTHOR: William W. Warner
PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | What Are Lakes? by Mari C. Schuh
Description not available.Photographs and simple text introduce the features of lakes. AUTHOR: Mari C. Schuh
PUBLISHER: Capstone Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Night Rainbow by Barbara Juster Esbensen, Helen K. Davie
A poem inspired by various legends created to explain the aurora borealis. Pastel and gouache illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Barbara Juster Esbensen, Helen K. Davie
PUBLISHER: Scholastic, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Pretend You're a Cat by Jean Marzollo
Rhyming verses invite readers to imitate various animals such as pigs, snakes, dogs, and horses and their typical activities. Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Jean Marzollo
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | In the Jungle by Tessa Paul
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, and tracks of such jungle animals as the tiger, parrot, and chimpanzee. AUTHOR: Tessa Paul
PUBLISHER: Crabtree Publishing Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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