ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is both a beautiful and educational book. The illustrations are painted depictions of the clouds described, the text conversational and informative. Starting with definitions of clouds and their formations, it then leads into the varieties of clouds. The ten principal cloud types are classified by genus, then the 15 species from which they may be drawn. Each is depicted in a simple way on a single page, followed by a double page spread that expands on the cloud type. A splendid introduction to clouds that anyone can enjoy, starting from age 6. Lindy
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ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is both a beautiful and educational book. The illustrations are painted depictions of the clouds described, the text conversational and informative. Starting with definitions of clouds and their formations, it then leads into the varieties of clouds. The ten principal cloud types are classified by genus, then the 15 species from which they may be drawn. Each is depicted in a simple way on a single page, followed by a double page spread that expands on the cloud type. A splendid introduction to clouds that anyone can enjoy, starting from age 6. Lindy
An ideal book for any potential meteorologist -- Di Bates * Buzz Words * Cloud Atlas takes this scientific obsession up a level or atmosphere as it were. Presenting as a benign coffee table type book, this beautiful collection of clouds speaks to Nephophiles (lovers of all things cloudy) and curious kids alike. -- Dimity Powell * Kids Book Review * It's that simple. And utterly stunning. Cloud Atlas is a wondrous introduction to the ever-changing world above us, paying homage to the scientific essence of clouds, their beauty, their metaphoric predispositions and reasons for being. -- Dimity Powell * Kids Book Review * Cloud Atlas is a remarkable book that puts your head in the clouds. -- Jackie Hawkes * Kids' Corner * If your young explorers are fascinated by the wonders of the world above, Cloud Atlas: Everything You Want to Know About Clouds is the perfect guidebook to ignite their curiosity. -- Erica * KidTown Melbourne *