Description: The Climate edition of the 'Why+' series. Using rich photos and illustrations, this book makes challenging scientific principles easy to understand. Reviewed by renowned scientists, it offers reliable, up-to-date content. Guided by friendly cartoon characters, children can study a wide range of scientific knowledge and general science in a fun, engaging way, never feeling bored. 1. The Flow of Air Around the Earth 2. Sky, Sunsets, and Rainbows 3. Water Circulating Around the Earth 4. The Mysterious Waves That Come and Go 5. The Wonders of Changing Seasons 6. Weather and Weather Forecasts 7. How Clouds Form and Their Types 8. The Atmosphere and Air Pressure Around the Earth 9. Why Thunder Occurs 10. Why Static Electricity Happens Often in Winter 11. Global Warming and Its Countermeasures 12. How Typhoons Form and Reach Korea 13. How Snow Crystals Form 14. The Damage Caused by Acid Rain and Solutions 15. The Mystery of Glaciers 16. The Curious Phenomenon of Mirages 17. How Deserts Form and Desert Life Appendix - Plus Lab, Plus Biographical Info P.65: Static Electricity Is Even Used in Car Painting Using 90,000 volts of electricity, negatively charged paint is sprayed in a fine mist. When the car body is given a positive charge, it attracts only the paint, resulting in an even coat of color across the surface. This technique is called electrostatic painting, and it's also used in many home appliances. Author: Asahi Shimbun Publishing Recent works: Author of 21 titles in total, including several in the Why+ series. Illustrator: Hirose Yayumu Recent works: Illustrator of 20 titles in total, including works in the Why+ series. Supervised by: Koshiba Masatoshi (小柴昌俊) Recent works: Author/supervisor of 30 titles, including 'If You Try, You Can Do It.' Profile: Born in 1926 in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, he graduated from the Department of Physics at the University of Tokyo and completed his graduate studies there. He continued his studies at the University of Rochester and conducted research at the University of Chicago before returning to Japan to become a professor at the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Science. In 2001, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to the detection of cosmic neutrinos. By observing the elementary particles known as neutrinos, he pioneered the field of 'neutrino astronomy,' helping to unravel the mysteries of supernovae and the sun. Why the Why+ Series? 1. Rich photos and illustrations make challenging scientific principles easy to understand. 2. Reviewed by renowned scientists for reliable, up-to-date content. 3. Friendly cartoon characters guide readers through fun, engaging learning. 4. Packed with in-depth knowledge on each topic, plus broad scientific literacy and general knowledge.