The Book of Clouds

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This might not seem like a big deal, but very humid conditions in the upper troposphere could be an indicator that more cloud formation is in the cards for the near future. 2.8 Asperitas Once we move into the highest level of the troposphere, there are three main types of clouds that you ought to look out for. Due to their high altitude, these cloud types are almost always composed of ice crystals. They also tend to look very small to the human eye as they are located so far above the Earth’s surface. That being said, due to the many different subtypes of cumulus clouds, it’s hard to use them to predict the weather. While some cumulus clouds, like cumulus humilis, are fair-weather clouds, others, such as the cumulus congestus, can be the precursors to thunderstorms or even tornadoes. When you’re shopping for a kid’s book about clouds, keep the following factors in mind: the reader’s age, interest, and theme. Known for their characteristic wispy formations, cirrus are gorgeous clouds that form at the highest altitudes in the troposphere.

The little boy tries to discourage the king, but the king refuses to listen. Soon the world is feeling the drastic effects of the king’s greed. This is a fascinating story about the wonder and fragility of our natural environment and the knowledge and fortitude required to preserve it. A type of arcus cloud, roll clouds are generally associated with the gust front of a thunderstorm. Unlike arcus clouds, however, roll clouds have a very long, tube-like shape.

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If your child is very young, such as a preschooler, their interests may not be clearly defined, yet. But older kids have preferences. And if you want to keep their attention, you need to be attuned to their likes and dislikes. Thanks to television and movies, for example, some relatively small kids may have an interest in Greek mythology. It will undoubtedly be very superficial and their knowledge won’t be in-depth. But if they like it, a book about clouds that also touches on Greek mythology is sure to be a winner. Theme When these clouds are on the horizon, it’s likely time to start looking for shelter from the wind and the rain. While they’re not always associated with severe thunderstorms, you can generally expect at least some high winds to roll through your location as the arcus cloud moves overhead. 2.4 Roll Clouds

However, researchers aren’t sure yet how the dust and the water vapor end up in the upper atmosphere as these particles are mostly found in the troposphere. One theory is that the dust comes from volcanic eruptions or potentially from meteors, but more research is needed to confirm this suspicion. Most of our names for clouds come from Latin and are usually a combination of the following prefixes and suffixes:

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Named after the Latin prefix “strato-,” meaning “layer,” stratus clouds are large, horizontal clouds. These clouds tend to be light to dark grey in color and they’re often to blame when the sky is looking grey and dreary. We put our list of the various cloud types first in this article because we know that you’re probably eager to learn more about these amazing clouds (we know we would be!). With kids, they always want to know more about Zach, what kinds of things he liked, how he moved through the world – I think they relate to him. With other readers, they definitely wrestle with the scene where Rob and I talk about what we’d do if Zach was dying on the day of our oldest daughter Alli’s wedding. We knew those two things were going to happen close to each other, and we had to decide if they were happening at the same time, where did we need to be? And we chose Alli’s wedding. People really have a hard time with us deciding that. But Zach didn’t want us to miss the wedding; it was important to him that his sister have her day. And, while the thought of being away from Zach was gut-wrenching, WE wanted Alli to have her day too – we wanted to have the memory of her parents at her wedding to carry into her future. I wrote about that because I wanted people to understand… that’s the kind of thing we had to sit down and decide, we didn’t have the privilege of not making that decision. (Zach died 11 days before Alli’s wedding, and Laura and Rob were there for both.) You talk a lot about your Catholic faith in the book. Why was that an important component to include for you? A few reviewers said that the subject matter was a little too advanced for small children. Pros and Cons of The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola Pros There are still other varieties of clouds that our eyes can’t meet. Here are the 14 other special clouds that you ought to know! 1. Upper Atmosphere Clouds

The main character, Ana Paula, obtains the help of her friends, including Paco the dog, to reach the Kingdom of Clouds.One of our personal favorite clouds, mammatus clouds are a stunning cloud formation that you’ll sometimes see ahead of a thunderstorm. As a general rule, altocumulus clouds are associated with calm weather. They do not usually produce precipitation on their own, but they can form virga (more on this in a bit). So, these clouds are nice to look at and they usually don’t indicate any incoming severe weather. 2.2 Altostratus (As) This book is rated 4.4 out of five stars. Customers find that it’s an easy way to learn all about clouds and their effects on the weather. One customer says that one of his favorite activities is going out to sit on his balcony with this book to learn about clouds in a really simple and uncluttered way as he explores how the sky changes each day. One customer says that his stargazing hobby had been spoiled because there have been too many clouds for the last six months. Instead of fretting about it, he decided to learn more about them. This book is just what he needed!

It’s not clear why these clouds form, but we do know that they’re somewhat common over the Great Plains in the United States. They’re also associated with thunderstorms, even if they’re not responsible for precipitation. 2.9 Pyrocumulus Cloud CC BY-SA 4.0 / JeremyaGreene / wikimedia commons A few reviewers were disappointed with the quality of the photographs. Pros and Cons of The Book of Clouds byJohn A. Day Pros A type of accessory cloud, cap clouds are a type of cloud that forms over another type of cloud. These clouds, which are often called pileus (Latin for “cap”) tend to form over cumulus or cumulonimbus clouds. Sometimes considered to be the “king of clouds,” the cumulonimbus is a truly spectacular atmospheric phenomenon. As far as weather forecasting goes, stratus clouds can sometimes result from a thermal inversion. They are often also associated with some anticyclones. Furthermore, you can sometimes find stratus clouds that are associated with warm fronts that are moving overhead, indicating that a light drizzle is likely to occur. 1.3 Stratocumulus (Sc)The series will be set in an alternate universe where nothing is quite as it seems, and it will feature a cast of “disparate yet extraordinary” characters who are searching for an object that will save their lives. If you have a kid that is often anxious or stressed about things, Greta and the Dark Cloud by Lana Simkins (author), Alina Shabelnyk (illustrator) can help them understand the benefits of working through complex emotions. It is a story about being afraid of thunderstorms, and the main character is Greta.