Best Weather Encyclopedias: 2 Picks for Weather and Climate
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Choosing a weather encyclopedia can be tricky when you want to know what topics and format each one offers.
This time, we’ll introduce two references: one covers weather types and regional weather, while the other organizes its climate and weather coverage across more than 330 entries.
Quick-reference table of recommended products
| Product name | Binding | Set configuration | Coverage | Number of entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia | Hardcover | — | Major weather types; weather in different places; climate change, survival stories, and animal adaptations | — |
 Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather, Second Edition Three-volume set | Hardcover | Three-volume set | Weather processes; atmospheric circulation and climate classification; atmospheric science history; significant weather events | Over 330 entries |
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia
National Geographic Kids Ultimate Weatherpedia is recommended for readers seeking a children’s reference that introduces a broad range of weather topics. It covers major types of weather and weather in places ranging from deserts to the tropics and poles, with colorful photos and graphics highlighting the main content. The book also features thematic spreads on climate change, weather survival stories, and animal adaptations to weather. Its listed age range is 7–10 years.
Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather, Second Edition Three-volume set
The Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather, Second Edition Three-volume set is recommended for readers seeking an in-depth reference on weather processes and climate. Its more than 330 cross-referenced entries cover atmospheric circulation, climate classification, atmospheric science history, and significant weather events. The book also includes more than 300 photographs, maps, and charts.
Choosing by what you want to explore
- For a children’s reference covering major weather types and weather in different places
- For an in-depth reference with cross-referenced entries on weather processes and climate
