The poems are by turns bouncy, funny, quirky and thoughtful, and, being translated from Latvian, have a freshness that will appeal to those looking for something a bit different. When all the other clouds rise, he goes his own way, morphing into anything he wishes, such as a shark or an airplane.

D. in cloud physics and is known round the world as "The Cloudman"--introduces us to earth's great skyscape. This is perfect for teaching kids how to deal with bad days and lets them feel normal, knowing they aren’t the only ones to feel that way. He tells us of their air mass stability, buoyancy, moisture content, temperature, frontal lift, and precipitation type. The elements that conjoined to make this coincidence were the endless black clouds above, then the unanticipated clearing out to the West, out there, just as the sun was sinking under that enormous curtain of pitch black clouds which also just happened to be the moment when the sunset itself had fully caught ablaze.By starting with the different types of clouds, you can help them understand the basics of meteorology. These types of books keep the text simple and include photographs and illustrations that help to catch the attention of young, curious minds. A couple of reviewers reported that their children were more afraid of storms after reading this book. You learn all about clouds, and it makes me look at the sky more often and with deeper appreciation.

The text in this book isn’t very engaging (“just the facts, ma’am”), but I like that it has a single full page photo on the left and just a few sentences on the right of each double page spread. D. in cloud physics and is known round the world as "The Cloudman" - introduces us to earth's great skyscape. A magnificent cloud chart; an explanation of clouds formation; hints on forecasting, observing, and photographing clouds; and his "Ten Reasons to Look Up" teach us to use our inner eye to really perceive those familiar fleeting forms.Mostly beautiful photographs, this book also has clear understandable text about how and why clouds form -- and what that means for leaving the house in the morning. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

The author’s style is witty and eclectic and the book features beautiful photographs in addition to some line drawings that highlight some classical paintings and even lava lamps.On car rides or barbeques, little ones will point and say look, that cloud looks like a horse or dragon. This wonderful book about the magic of clouds is full of surprising and original poems, perfect for upper key stage two children either at school or at home. Over the decades, AMS has championed the publication of unique textbooks and literature for the weather, water, and climate community, including enthusiasts.