Weather

Description

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to weather! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Ever wonder what makes the wind blow Or where clouds come from, or rain And what about the warmth of a summer day Every day we experience weather, but why do we experience the weather the way we do With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the way weather works in this informative picture book! Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about Weather: Global Warming Hurricanes Lightning Storms Tornadoes Wildfires

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com.

"Seymour Simon has the uncanny knack of making complex scientific concepts understandable and interesting. Children will be drawn into every aspect of this fine book."-- "Boston Globe""Readers of all ages should be intrigued by this boldly crafted lesson."-- "The Horn Book"