Publisher's Synopsis
As heat waves and record-breaking temperatures are becoming more common, young people might be curious about what causes increasing temperatures and what they can do to help themselves on very hot days. They can learn all about those things and more in this detailed look at the causes and effects of hot weather. The main text explores the science behind heat, as well as examples of how high temperatures affect real people around the world. An illustrated guide narrates this introduction to weather watching, and readers also discover detailed photographs and helpful diagrams along the way.
