Would you like to learn how to draw water drops? From raindrops to teardrops, we've got the step-by-step instructions you need. You'll see water droplets like the ones in this drawing tutorial anytime you make a splash - whether you are jumping in a puddle or washing your hands!... Read more
Have you ever played in a puddle? Most puddles are left behind by rain. They can also form near underground springs, on beaches when the tide goes out, from snow melt, or from man-made sources such as a fire hydrant or backyard watering hose. They may attract small animals that desire to drink the water, or creatures such as frogs and mosquitoes that lay their eggs there.... Read more
Hurricanes are the most violent type of storm seen on planet Earth. They are similar to tornadoes in that they feature strong swirling winds, but hurricanes are much bigger... Read more
What is a tornado? Usually spawned from thunderstorms, tornados are twisting vortices of wind that make contact with the ground. Tornadoes cause extremely high winds that can... Read more
Entire forests of trees sense the coming of winter, and they prepare. The trees get ready to hibernate, protecting themselves from the cold. Green leaves stop producing... Read more
Trees with falling leaves have a certain emotional appeal that resonates in popular culture. In the novel And the Mountains Echoed by... Read more
​Scenes of peaceful winter scenery, and the glimmer of new fallen snow, are a common theme in both the visual and literary arts. In Lois Lowry's The Giver... Read more
Lightning is essentially a really powerful burst of static electricity. Lightning can discharge within a single cloud, between two clouds, or... Read more
Rainbows are a meteorological, or weather, phenomenon. When white light from the sun is bent, or refracted, by droplets of water, a rainbow... Read more
The sky has long been an object of fascination for humans. Since the dawn of time, he has looked to the stars, the clouds, the sun, and... Read more