Includes bibliographical references and index.

The heat-retaining properties of water and soil -- Student-constructed weather stations -- How are snowflakes formed? -- Modeling el nino -- Factors that affect evaporative rates -- Sources of carbon dioxide in the air -- Levels of ultraviolet radiation in local ecosystems -- Variables that affect cloud formation -- What type of hair makes the most accurate hygrometer? -- How does distance affect solar energy absorption? -- When fronts collide -- How do tornadoes form? -- Temperature and barometric pressure -- How does topography affect flash flooding? -- How accurate are weather predictions? -- How much dew forms at night? -- Does sunset color vary with weather conditions? -- A custom temperature scale -- A convection box -- Intensity of insolation.

Presents new, tested experiments related to the intriguing field of meteorology. The experiments are designed to promote interest in science in and out of the classroom, and to improve critical-thinking skills.