Explore the captivating world of meteorology with 'The Weather Today', an engaging book designed for curious minds eager to understand the fundamentals of weather. This brand new edition, published by ECPP in 2019, presents an informative journey through the atmosphere and the key elements that shape our daily weather patterns, including wind and rain. Through fun and simple experiments, young readers will be immersed in the science of weather, learning about concepts like condensation, evaporation, and precipitation.

Delve into extreme weather phenomena such as hurricanes and tornadoes, while gaining insights from a real meteorologist's interview. With 24 beautifully illustrated pages filled with intriguing vocabulary, including barometer, blizzard, and hygrometer, this book is perfect for children exploring the wonders of nature. Ideal for educators and parents alike, 'The Weather Today' can complement STEM education, fostering inquiry and questioning skills.

As part of the insightful WorldWise literacy program, this book equips students with essential reading strategies to navigate informative texts, preparing them for lessons in natural and physical sciences. Enhance your child's educational experience with this essential resource, which encourages critical thinking about our ever-changing weather.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As it's shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, custom duties, or taxes.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861148
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 24


Description:
Title Information:­ The Weather Today: The Weather Today defines what weather is and explains where it comes from. Wind and rain are explained and explored through simple experiments. The book looks at weather on a global scale, defines extreme weather and features an interview with a meteorologist.Content vocabulary:atmosphere, barometer, blizzard, condensation, drizzle, evaporation, fog, frost, hail, humid,  hurricanes, hygrometer, lightning, meteorologist, meteorology, mist, orbit, overcast, precipitation,  sandstorm, satellites, shower, sleet, thermometer, thunder, tornado, vapourKey concepts: Knowledge of the weather and daily weather patterns is useful for our everyday activities. However, in the case of extreme weather, people need to be informed so that they keep safeReading Strategies: Identifying cause and effectRelated resource:Lesson Plan - The Weather TodaySeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of text types on offer, themes and concepts are introduced and revisited across the reading stages, building on initial concepts with increasing complexity.WorldWise Lesson Plans support each Student Book, offer