Look up! What’s that cloud? Learn how to identify clouds with Cloud Spotter: 30 Cards to Keep You Looking Up by Gavin Pretor-Pinney. He is founder of the Cloud Appreciation Society (2005) and a bestselling cloud author. Inside you'll find a set of 30 cards designed to help the beginning cloud spotter recognize and learn about common cloud types. The front of each card features a hand-painted watercolour cloudscape by illustrator and artist Marcel George. On the back you'll find a paragraph of information about the cloud pattern, for example - name, description, characteristics and distinguishing features. Highlighted and listed on the right are mood, altitude, precipitation, etymology, rarity rating and classification. The text is written for a general audience. The Cloud Spotter cards remind us to pause and look up. They provide a fun way to learn about the wide variety of clouds freely accessible to us all. This tech-free, family-friendly activity encourages an interest in science, weather and the environment. The Cloud Spotter cards come in a sturdy box for easy storage and portability. They would make a cool and unique gift. Cloudspotting has given me a new appreciation for the ever-changing skies around me. I'm enjoying it even more than I expected. The best place for cloud spotting is right where you are! Laurence King Publishing released this boxed set on April 27, 2021. Get your set below!
Box size: 10.8 x 3.49 x 13.34 cm (4.25 x 1.38 x 5.25 inches).
Some examples of the Cloud Spotter cards - both sides.
The fluctus - count yourself lucky if you spot this cloud formation.
Cloud spotting on the patio.
Included pamphlet on how to be a cloud spotter.
Cloud Spotter ISBN-13 : 978-1786278883 is available worldwide at Laurence King. Established in London, England in 1991 Laurence King Publishing is one of the world’s leading publishers of books and gifts on the creative arts. Check out their unique catalog at Laurence King. Laurence King has generously offered to giveaway a copy! One winner will be selected at random. Open until July 18, 2021. CANADA ONLY. Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteCirrus...I've always been fascinated by clouds. This is one heck of a great giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteThe only cloud I can think of is cirrus, but I can't describe it!
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