What Is Weather? (Weather Close-Up)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.43 (669 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0778707636 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 24 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
ROBIN A. JOHNSON directs the Illinois Center for Competitive Government located at Western Illinois University./e
D. Dino said Perfect introduction to the weather for your primary grade children!. This little book is perfect for an informative but easy read about the weather. It's an interesting read aloud for a preschooler with enough information to interest a second grader. Along with thought questions, helpful charts of the water cycle and the earth's orbit to explain the seasons, this book also explains how to make a weather calendar and analyze the results, and includes a helpful "Find out Mo
Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. This feature ties in nicely with the activities that conclude the volumes, which include instructions on how to make projects such as a windsock and thermometer box. From School Library Journal K-Gr 4-From numerous discussion prompts to suggestions for recording personal observations, this series is designed to engage. Each book contains information about meteorologists and some of their instruments. . These activities could be carried out by an entire class or small group at lower elementary levels or by older students individually.(c) Copyright 2011. No redistribution permitted. Not only are students encouraged to keep a weather journal, but the titles also explain how to use collected data to create relevant graphs or charts. Johnson carefully articulates t
But what exactly is weather and how is it created? Readers will discover the answers to these questions and many other weather wonders. Weather changes from day to day and from season to season. Questions introduce readers to the different types of weather in our world and how it affects our lives.