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HarperCollins, 2015-04-08

What Will the Weather Be?

What Will the Weather Be?

Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science 2

Lynda DeWitt, Author

Carolyn Croll, Illustrator

Paperback

9780062381989

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Explains the basic characteristics of weather--temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, air pressure--and how meteorologists gather data for their forecasts.
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This engaging nonfiction book introduces young readers to the science of weather forecasting, explaining how meteorologists predict the weather. Through clear explanations and vivid illustrations, it nurtures curiosity and invites exploration, inspiring awe at the patterns and order of the natural world.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Animals • Baby Animals • Concepts • Curiosity • Discovery • Earth Sciences - Weather • Environmental Science & Ecosystems • Experiments & Projects • Fish • Games & Activities • General • Inquiry • Juvenile Nonfiction • Learning • Observation • Order • Patterns • Physics • Science • Science & Nature • Seasons • Sounds • Wonder • Word Games

Readability • 3.3

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 32

Subjects • Weather • Weather forecasting • Juvenile works

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems • Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Seasons • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Experiments & Projects • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Physics • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Baby Animals • Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Fish • Juvenile Nonfiction | Games & Activities | Word Games • Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Sounds

Read and find out about meteorology and why the weather can be hard to predict in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Will it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or rain boots? What Will the Weather Be? uses colorful, simple diagrams to explain meteorology in a fun, engaging way. Perfect for young sciencists and budding meteorologists, this bestseller features clear explanations of everyday weather instruments like thermometers and barometers.

This clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom, was vetted for accuracy by Dr. Sean Birkel of the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine.

This is a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs:

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  • Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach
  • Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations
  • Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills
  • Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists
  • Meet national science education standards
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Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

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