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1) Rain
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English
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Whether a drizzle or a downpour, if you're not prepared for rain, it can ruin the day. On the other hand, rain can be fun to play in, and it is an essential element to life on Earth. Young readers learn how rain forms and about the water cycle, which are important concepts of the early elementary science curriculum. They'll learn about rain's significance to plants and animals. Carefully selected images support the well-crafted, accessible narrative,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This highly informative and fascinating resource is filled with information that explains precisely and comprehensibly how weather and climate are different yet also have an impact upon each other. Eye-catching diagrams and pictures help to illustrate the featured scientific concepts. Readers will come to understand how weather is formed, what affects the weather in different parts of the Earth, how climate and weather affect the way people live,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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As the planet warms, a ripple effect takes place: greenhouse gas emissions create warmer weather, which leads to heat waves, which then contribute to forest fires. Taking a hopeful yet realistic approach, this book encourages readers to understand the relationship between intensifying heat and disaster. It discusses current scientific research, shows examples of heat waves and forest fires all over the world, and encourages citizen engagement with...
4) Feel the fog
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Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"A photographic picture book that explores how fog is formed, how it clears away, why it feels cold, and more"--
5) Weather
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Why does it rain? How hot is a bolt of lightning? What makes hurricanes form, and how does climate change affect the weather? What happens when a cold front rolls in? Become a meteorology expert and set up your own home weather station, and learn to read nature's own signs of changing weather. Eyewitness Weather shows you what weather looks like, from a tropical storm cloud seen from above to close-ups of snowflake crystals. Learn about what weather...
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English
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"All around us, nature is turning, growing&and working. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them& Discover 50 nature stories, paused just long enough for you to watch them unfold. Then go outside and explore& and see what you find when you take the time to slow down."--
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Series
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
"Weather is a science concept that the youngest meteorologists can understand. In fact, like real-life scientists, they can investigate the weather simply by looking out the window. Readers of this valuable volume will consider how certain activities are paired with kinds of weather. They'll review weather words while realizing there's lots of fun to be had in all sorts of weather! Full-color photographs and a picture glossary aid in reading comprehension."--...
8) Air
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English
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"With this engaging look at essential Earth science concepts, your readers will discover the complicated relationship between humans and the air that exists all around us. While air contains oxygen allowing us to breathe, it also contains carbon dioxide and harmful chemicals, which humans put into the atmosphere as air pollution. Air sustains life, but it can also be damaging in the form of deadly weather events. The informative narrative uses simple...
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Annick Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"This non-fiction book for 10-14 year olds explores the ways the environment--the weather, climate, or geography--influences the outcomes of wars. The historical examples examined are: Hannibal in the Alps, the US Navy during Typhoon Cobra (WWII), the Canadian Army in Passchendaele (WWI), the dispute between India and Pakistan over the Siachen Glacier, the Battle of Pichincha (a volcano), General Wei Qing vs the Xiongnu in the Gobi Desert, the US...
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English
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"The Slow Down series encourages kids (and their grown-ups!) to take the time to stop and experience mindful moments in nature. Zoom in to observe a hummingbird drinking nectar or a pea shoot appear. Delight in a little snail as he comes come out to drink. Charming text paired with real science invite you to observe nature up close. Let it stop you in your tracks, so that you can truly find joy in the present moment." --
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Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
"Some days it is sunny. Some days it is cloudy. Sometimes we even see a rainbow! What do you know about the weather? With this book, you can become an expert! Feel like a pro with exciting photos, expert facts, and fun challenges. Can you name which days are rainy and which are snowy? Try it! Then see if you can pass the Expert Quiz!"--
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