The Book of Clouds

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One cool thing to remember with altostratus, though, is that these clouds often produce optical effects. Some of the more common optical effects that you might see with altostratus include cloud iridescence and coronas, so keep your eyes peeled if these clouds are in the sky. 3. High-Level Clouds Clare commented: “I am delighted that The Book of Sand will be on the shelves next year—and as a Century book. It has taken me four years to finish it (in between writing future books in this series) and I am delighted that I am no longer killing people off in scenarios bitter and twisted. I am so happy to be writing fiction set in an entirely imaginative universe of my own creation.” There are different books about clouds, some for children, some for adults, some fiction, and some non-fiction. Cumulonimbus clouds can be tens of thousands of feet tall as they can have cloud bases as low as about 1,100 feet (335 m). Sometimes, these cumulonimbus clouds will grow to be so tall that their strong updrafts actually punch through into the stratosphere creating something called an overshooting top.

The Cloud Spinner by Michael Catchpool (author), Alison Jay (illustrator) is about a little boy with a unique talent: he can weave cloth from the clouds. The colors of the clouds and fabric are created differently depending on the time of the day. In the early morning, the clouds are gold, and in the evening, crimson. When all the other clouds rise, he goes his own way, morphing into anything he wishes, such as a shark or an airplane. It’s all loads of fun, but so is playing with his pals. So this time, Little Cloud joins the crowd, forming an immense cloud with his friends. Then it starts to rain! The book also helps you discover some different optical effects that you see unfold in the sky. You’ll see rainbows, coronas, halos, and different flashes. John has a way of bringing the magic of the universe into this book for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. You’ll see images of phenomena that you may not have even known existed. For example, the sun pillar, or different shafts of bright light that stretch from the earth all the way up to the sky. You’ll also be privy to a cloud chart that explains how clouds form and gives you a glimpse into forecasting and even photographing clouds. 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.

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You will sometimes see altostratus ahead of an incoming weather system. These clouds often form in front of either a warm or occluded front, which could indicate that rain is on the horizon. Arguably the coolest type of cloud on our list, billow clouds (also called Kelvin-Helmholz clouds) are a very rare atmospheric phenomenon. These clouds look surprisingly similar to ocean waves, which is why they’re so amazing to look at. After a few chapters I thought: a ghost story. And indeed at the end the narrator notes that "there was little difference between clouds and shadows and other phenomena given shape by the human imagination."

There was only one negative review, which read: “A useful book to help six year olds and above to think about death of a loved one. Sad to see grandparents not included in the list people who can provide a listening ear if needed. Personally, I found it less useful for under six year olds.” Pros and Cons of Lost in the Clouds by DK and Tom Tinn-Disbury ProsHowever, one cool feature that you often see with stratocumulus clouds is crepuscular rays. Also known as sunbeams, crepuscular rays form when the light from the sun is scattered off of particulates or water vapor in the sky. This effect is particularly common with broken layers of stratocumulus clouds, particularly near sunrise or sunset.

Sometimes considered to be the “king of clouds,” the cumulonimbus is a truly spectacular atmospheric phenomenon. History plays a major role in the book, particularly the dark stories that lurk beneath the surface. There are plenty of those in Berlin, both from the Nazi and the Communist era, buildings in which people were imprisoned or tortured, now converted into schools, apartment buildings and water towers. Right at the beginning of the book, Tatiana sees what she believes is an aged Hitler dressed as a woman on an underground train. Then there’s the underground Gestapo bowling alley that Tatiana explores late at night and almost gets trapped inside when she runs away from her group to go and rub out the chalked scores from the board. There’s the upstairs part of her building, where nobody seems to live but from which strange noises appear. She goes up there, looking for ghosts perhaps, and finds a dark stain on the wall which reminds her of the scores she rubbed out: However, without further ado, here are the 10 basic types of clouds. Let’s get started! 1. Low-Level Clouds This book is fluid, easy to read, written in first person, from the point of view of Tatiana, the Mexican migrant who lives in Berlin. This picture book is available in hardcover or Kindle formats and is meant for kids in preschool to two-years-old.We should mention that stratocumulus clouds are often mistaken for altocumulus clouds because they share a similar shape. However, stratocumulus clouds are low-level phenomena so they appear to be much bigger in the sky. In fact, in the Gulf of Carpentaria in Northern Australia, roll clouds are somewhat common. In this part of the world, they’re often called Morning Glory clouds and they normally happen between September and November each year. 2.5 Cap Cloud / Plieus 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 Known for their characteristic wispy formations, cirrus are gorgeous clouds that form at the highest altitudes in the troposphere. When the other clouds rise, he goes his own way, transforming into all types of shapes like an airplane or a shark.