Description
Book SynopsisWhat makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.
Trade Review'Very good, simple explanations of a broad range of topics and processes. Pictures, diagrams and internet links are particularly helpful' - Metlink; 'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads
Table of Contents1 Rain or shine
2 What is weather?
3 Water on the move
4 Clouding over
5 Icy crystals
6 Electric skies
7 Great balls of ice
8 Wild wind
9 Terrible twisters
10 Weather scientists
11 Animal magic
12 Hot and cold
13 Weird weather
14 Heating up?
15 Glossary of weather words
16 Websites to visit
17 Index
