Weather (Smithsonian-science) - Softcover

Simon, Seymour

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060884398 ISBN 13: 9780060884390

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2006

Synopsis

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to weather!

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

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Ever wonder what makes the wind blow? Or where clouds come from, or rain? Every day you experience weather, but why do you experience the weather you do? Explore weather, a subject that changes every day, with award-winning science writer Seymour Simon.

About the Author:

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 Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the “Seymour Science Blog” and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060884398
• ISBN 13: 9780060884390
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 40