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Exploring the Sky by Day

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Ideal for inquisitive children and adults alike, astronomer Terence Dickinson's classic guide Exploring the Sky by Day offers fascinating insight into clouds, weather and other phenomena we witness in the sky. The book first introduces the reader to the atmosphere and the 10 types of clouds, and then answers nearly every question a young reader might have about the sky and weather:

  • How fast do raindrops travel?
  • What causes a rainbow?
  • What causes lightning?
  • Why is the sky blue?
  • Why are tornadoes so destructive?
  • And many, many more!

The book also covers less common sky phenomena, such as sundogs, haloes and auroras, and discusses more general topics like climate zones, seasons and weather forecasting. Brought to life with dozens of photographs and the color illustrations of John Bianchi, Exploring the Sky by Day provides an excellent introduction to weather and the atmosphere.   

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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Zoe J. ★★★★★

We've been using this as our after-dinner read with the kids, and the way it breaks down clouds and weather has sparked so many "why is the sky blue" conversations. It's detailed enough for me to learn something new too, without being too dry for a seven-year-old. Definitely a keeper for our nature

Charlotte C. ★★★★★

I bought this for my niece who's always asking about the weather, and the explanations are clear enough for a 10-year-old to follow. She's already started pointing out different cloud types during our walks.

Steven K. ★★★★★

Finally, a book that explains the daytime sky without dumbing it down—the section on how different cloud types predict weather is genuinely useful. I’ve been testing my forecasts against the descriptions and it’s been spot-on.