What's the Weather?

Rain and snow can be fun, but hail can be downright dangerous! Big balls of ice falling from the clouds onto your head means it's time to get inside. Colorful illustrated characters show early readers what hail is, made from and what to do, when the sky gets dark and golf ball-sized hail starts to fall. Through accessible text, early readers will explore the sometimes, strange weather in the world around them. •High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension •Reading level supports beginning readers •Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills •Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Wind may be invisible, but it can be a big part of the weather. Wind gusts can knock down trees and even blow the hat off your head. Through the use of colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, early readers will explore what happens when the wind picks up in their neighborhood. The sights and sounds of a windstorm are highlighted by illustrations of a young girl experiencing a windy day just outside her home.

Some days it's just not safe to go outside! Stormy weather is best, enjoyed indoors, where we can watch the lightning, hear thunder, and not get wet. Colorful illustrations and accessible text introduces early readers to the basics of stormy weather, showing a big storm in action. Readers learn that when dark clouds appear, it's time to go inside!

Dark skies usually mean bad weather is coming. When it's warm out, that usually means rain! Early readers learn about rainstorms through colorful illustrated characters that splash through puddles and make the most out of a rainy afternoon. This exciting fictional approach to the topic of weather introduces the water cycle, and shows how rainwater makes flowers grow. Easy-to-read text helps early readers comprehend the sights and sounds of a rainstorm.

When the sun is out, it's time to play outside! Sunny days are perfect for early readers to explore the world and weather outside their windows. In this book, bright, illustrated characters take a trip to the beach to play with crabs, make sand castles, and even search for shells! A picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary, and through easy-to-read text, readers will experience a true day of fun under the sun. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Wind may be invisible, but it can be a big part of the weather. Wind gusts can knock down trees and even blow the hat off your head. Through the use of colorful illustrations and easy-to-read text, early readers will explore what happens when the wind picks up in their neighborhood. The sights and sounds of a windstorm are highlighted by illustrations of a young girl experiencing a windy day just outside her home.

Rain can be both one of the most important and the most damaging weather events on Earth. Young readers are likely familiar with rain from splashing in puddles, but they may wonder why it happens. This exciting title features a fun illustrated character that guides young learners through a journey of learning not only about how rain is formed but also the impact it has on people worldwide. This includes the role of rain in the water cycle, how it is necessary for growing important crops such as rice, and how it can cause serious damage when part of weather events such as flooding and monsoons. All of this content aims to enhance early elementary Earth Science curricula. This relatable and engaging title is complete with eye-catching full-color photos, questions that stimulate reader connections, a diagram of what to wear in the rain, and a vocabulary-building glossary.

Few things can be quite as delightful to children as the first snow of the season. However, curious kids might wonder why snow happens. This title featuring the lively illustrated character Snowy the snowball is here to help! Snowy and vivid photographs on every page will captivate young readers as they learn about conditions for forming snow, the season in which it forms, what to wear when playing in the snow, and animals adapted to survive snow's frigid temperatures. A brief overview of snow's role in the water cycle and a glossary of weather-related terms are just a few of the additional features this title offers to stimulate young reader interest in concepts related to Earth Science curricula.

When a storm blows in, young children may wonder what is going on. Early readers can find answers that spark continued curiosity with the help of the illustrated character Will the wind cloud in this intriguing title. It begins by challenging young readers to look out their windows to help them connect the topic of weather to their everyday lives. Will the wind cloud then accompanies readers as they continue to learn about the seasons, where wind comes from, and the effects powerful winds can have on people, plants, and animals. This title's content that enhances Kindergarten Earth Science curricula continues to capture reader engagement with striking full-color photos, a glossary with weather-related terms, and ideas to help children embrace gentler winds on mild days.

A summer day spent playing in the sunshine easily inspires smiles for young children. Early readers are at an age when they may just begin wondering why some days are sunny and others are rainy or cloudy. In this stimulating title, the illustrated sun-shaped character Ray guides readers through not only learning about what weather is, but also how sunshine affects people, plants, and animals. This title also reveals to young readers what the sun is made from and what they can wear to stay protected from its pleasant but powerful rays. Brilliant full-color photos, a diagram showing the four seasons, and a glossary with weather-related terms are all additional elements to strengthen young reader engagement in content aligned with Earth Science curricula.

What's that fluffy stuff coming from the clouds? It's snow! The first snowfall is always an exciting time. In this book, a colorful illustrated character bundles up to battle the cold weather before shoveling the fresh snow. With easy-to-read text, early readers will watch snow become a snowman with the help of some hard work and a big hat! The experience of a winter snowstorm is, highlighted by bright illustrations of a child experiencing the weather patterns just outside his home.