Let's Find Out! Weather Series
$146.70
Weather is all around us and consists of all kinds of fascinating phenomena. Readers will be introduced to the elements of weather, climate, and the atmosphere. Other topics include the instruments that are used to measure precipitation, pressure, and humidity and how these tools help meteorologists forecast the weather. In addition to presenting all the diverse aspects of weather, each title will stimulate critical thinking by encouraging readers to analyze how weather affects them and the world around them. • Supports Common Core standards by integrating scientific knowledge and ideas and evaluating evidence • Eye-catching design illustrates different weather phenomena in photographs and diagrams. • Vocabulary boxes define challenging words and place them in context with the text’s subject, helping readers achieve greater grade-level reading proficiency. • Complex scientific concepts are explained in accessible but accurate language.
Number of Titles: 6
Interest Level: Grades 3-6
Guided Reading Level: M-N
Lexile Level: 750-780
ISBN: 9781625133052 (E-book)
Copyright: ©2015
“The titles in this series introduce students to weather concepts by combining full-color illustrations and diagrams with simple text and easy-to-understand language. Throughout each title, students will find text boxes with more information about photographs and diagrams; vocabulary; “Compare and Contrast;” and questions to encourage deeper thinking. Each double-page spread features large illustrations, balancing the amount of text on each page with a highly visual photograph or diagram. Younger students or older struggling readers will find the books accessible. The content, highly visual aspect, and simplicity make this a great series for research at the elementary level; libraries and classrooms will find it useful to pair with STEM initiatives or with the Next Generation Science Standards. Recommended.”–School Library Connection, December 2015