Weather

WHEN CLOUD BECAME A CLOUD

Rob Hodgson

Summary: “Meet Cloud! Follow along as she moves, transforms, precipitates, and more in this charming and humorous portrayal of the water cycle." (from the publisher)

Curricular use: Kindergarten science unit “Trees and Weather”, 2nd grade science unit “Air and Weather.” 

THE DEADLIEST HURRICANES THEN AND NOW

Deborah Hopkinson

Summary: “Perfect for fans of I Survived and the Who Was series! Packed with graphics, photos, and facts for curious minds, this is a gripping look at America's deadliest hurricanes." (from the publisher)

Curricular use: 3rd grade science unit “Water and Climate”, 4th grade science “Soils, Rocks, and Landforms”, 5th grade science unit “Earth and Sun”; additional curricular uses relating to oral histories (a brief guide in the back matter provides some questions to get young writers started). 

FEEL THE FOG

April Pulley Sayre

Summary: “Damp and drippy, misty and mysterious...fog is fascinating. Step inside this natural phenomenon and see how fog is formed, how it clears away, and why it feels chilly." (from the publisher)

Curricular use:  Kindergarten science unit “Trees and Weather”, 2nd grade science unit “Air and Weather”, Additional curricular applications for units on poetry and descriptive language.

ALL ABOUT HEAT WAVES AND DROUGHTS: DISCOVERING EARTH'S SCORCHING WEATHER

Steve Tomecek

Summary:  “Part of the True Book: Natural Disasters! series (6 titles), this title explores heat waves and droughts and the roles temperature and precipitation play in them, as well as the lasting effects they can have on the planet." (from the publisher)

Curricular use: 3rd grade science unit “Water and Climate”, 4th grade science “Soils, Rocks, and Landforms”, 5th grade science unit “Earth and Sun”