What Will the Weather Be? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) [Paperback]

Lynda DeWitt (Author), Carolyn Croll (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: January 22, 2002 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years | Series: Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2 | Lexile Measure: 500L (What's this?)

Weather

Will it be warm or cold? Should we wear shorts or pants? Shoes or boots? Read and find out why the weather is so difficult to predict.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4-- While such concepts as cold and warm fronts are clearly explained and effectively illustrated, so many terms are introduced here that young readers may come away a bit confused about barometers, anemometers, wind vanes, hygrometers, and air pressure. This is still good introductory material to what can be a complex topic, and it could be used effectively if followed by class discussion. Illustrations are brightly colored and friendly, featuring the same boy, girl, and cat on most pages. Titles for the same audience include Kirkpatrick's Look at Weather (Raintree, 1985) and Rogers's What Will the Weather Be Like Today? (Greenwillow, 1990).
- Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CA
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Lynda DeWitt is an editor in the Educational Media Division of the National Geographic Society, and has published wildlife articles in various publications. She lives in Washington, D. C.

Carolyn Croll is the author/illustrator of several books for children and has illustrated numerous other titles, including another Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Book, Switch On, Switch Off by Mel Berger. She lives in Philadelphia.

Carolyn Croll is the distinguished illustrator of many books for children, including the I Can Read Books The Big balloon race by Eleanor Coerr and Clara and the Bookwagon by Nancy Smiler Levinson. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Reprint edition (January 22, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0064451135
• ISBN-13: 978-0064451130
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Nature > Weather

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for budding scientists September 2, 2007

By Angela J. Zaev VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

This is another great book in the Let's Read and Find Out Science series. Younger children (like my son who was age 4 when we first began with this book) and older children (who are reading on their own) will be delighted and educated with this book. Whimsical illustrations demonstrate complex scientific information in a very approachable manner.

In this book children will learn overarching concepts of meteorolgy and actual scientific terminology in a progressive manner. Children will learn about:

1. Fronts (Cold and Warm) and their affect on weather.
2. How air pressure is determined and what happens in Low Pressure vs. High Pressure. They learn about barometers.
3. Wind speed and direction, including names of instruments (wind vane and anemometer).

The colorful illustrations and simple diagrams reinforce the infomration contained in the book and help children understand the basic concepts of a weather formation.

Diagrams include:

1. Fronts & Front Formations
2. Water Vapor
3. Weather Maps
4. High & Low Pressure Systems

This book is an excellent addition to your science library. Perfect for budding scientists...or to generate a budding scientist by feeding their minds with sound teaching about the world around us rather than empty stories.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars This book makes learning about weather easier for children! February 9, 2001

By Kristin Wilke

Format:Paperback

This is an excellent book for children learning about weather. It provides a great look at many aspects of weather that children can understand and enjoy. This book is a great supplemental tool to use in the classroom. The information and wonderful illustrations enable children to receive a clear understanding of the many aspects of weather.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Vocabulary Builder April 30, 2010

By emily

Format:Paperback

The books in this series explain things that kids need to know in a way they can understand. Young elementary kids (grade K-2) will learn from these as a read a loud and kids a little older (grade 3-5) would enjoy these as an independent read and vocabulary builder. You can easily plan a study unit around each of these books or use them as an addition to the curriculum you alread use. They can be read in one sitting without boring the child. The photos are a great plus and help hold the kids attention. This particular book has been our favorite since my daughter in interested in meterology. I recommend using this series as a summer education builder. Use one book each week as a theme throughout your summer. Never stop learning!