We need to know the weather. It helps us make good decisions about how to dress for the day--or how to prepare for a hurricane. Meteorology, the study of weather and how it changes, is essential to our daily lives. This beneficial book, written for readers of varying proficiency levels, explains how meteorologists do their job, including the technology and tools that help them forecast. Fact boxes further shed light on curricular topics while carefully chosen photographs help with reading comprehension.