Weather

by Kris Baird Rattini

¿Por qué existen los relámpagos y los truenos? ¿Cómo se forman las distintas nubes? ¿Por qué gira un tornado? Los niños descubrirán las respuestas a estas preguntas y muchas más en este libro colorido, lleno de imágenes. Entretenidos por su formato interesante, descubrirán las causas detrás del tiempo que experimentan todos los días. ¡Este libro de nivel 1 está escrito con un lenguaje fácil de entender para motivar a los futuros meteorólogos!

Genres: Science, Nonfiction, Picture Books, Childrens, Education, Science Nature, Nature

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 9, 2013

Reviews

[Agnė · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 out of 5

In ten highly visual chapters consisting of short, simple sentences written in a large type, this appealingly designed informational beginning reader (450L) introduces K-3 students to the most basic weather-related vocabulary and concepts (e.g., different types of clouds, precipitation, storms). Special features include full-color photographs, a table of contents, a short quiz, a picture glossary, weather jokes, and phonetical spelling for difficult weather-related words.

[Jasmine from How Useful It Is · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read for my son. He loved it and we both learned a lot. Since he recently know about Hurricane Mathew that came to FL, SC, GA he was able to apply this book to the knowledge of the recent hurricane. I didn't know heavy wind called gale so now I know. Great book of facts & fun! Borrowed this book from the library.

[Katelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a non-fiction, science book talking about weather for kids like me. First, it talks about lokking up the sky to know what the weather is. Then it tells me the sun, the clouds. Sun is important for things to grow. Clouds can be in diferent sizes and shapes. Some clouds could be shaped like heart or balloon or teapot, or a star. Clouds can become rain droplets or snow. Then the book tells me 6 ways that weather is wild - flood, hail, hurricane, tornado, blizzard and drought. Next, the book talks about winds. Last, it talks about how we can do different things in diferent weather. There are some questions for the kids to answer. I learned a lot of new things from the book, like electricity (which is a long word for me), flurry and gale.

[مُنيرَة · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book are so useful, I learned a new words and it’s helpful for me …
Flat gray clouds bring rain called (stratus).
Thin and wispy clouds are called(cirrus).
White fluffy clouds arw called (cumulus).
And this little book brings more than this words , I’m going to check out this one again!^^

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. Awards received: This book has not received any awards.

2. Appropriate grade level(s): This book is appropriate for preschool to grade 1.

3. Summary: The book starts off with introducing weather—has the readers look up at the sky and then talks about what weather is. The book then talks about the sun’s qualities and how it affects earth. It then asks the readers what the reader does on a sunny day/provides suggestions. It talks about how clouds are formed and the types of weather that the different colors and shapes are associated with. Transitioning from clouds to what comes from clouds, different types of precipitation, such as rain, hail, and snow, are introduced along with how they’re distinct (colder weather turns rain into snow or hail). Ways that rain helps the Earth and the places that it ends up at/in are also brought up. The next section is lightning, which discusses what it is and where exactly it comes from. Then, rainbows are introduced along with what aspects of weather cause them to form. The following section is slightly different than the others. Here, it gives brief descriptions about crazier, more uncommon types of weather. The subject of wind is talked about along with its different names based on the strength and how it affects other parts of weather (clouds and rain). Lastly, the book talks about how the weather affects you, the reader.

4. I have a fascination with weather, so this book immediately caught my eye. I have taken a weather and environment course and I believe that the information in this book is basically just a simpler, kid-friendly way of accurately describing and depicting some of the different components of the weather. I like how the book includes the pronunciation of larger words that readers may have never seen before, along with a “Weather Word” section on some of the pages that includes the definitions of weather terms. I enjoyed how the book added excitement by including exclamatory sentences. It also includes some onomatopoeia words that you would associate with a certain component of weather, such as “BOOM!” with lightning. I like how the book included questions because it gets the reader thinking and connecting the information to their experiences. I think the book has just the right amount of information—it gives great descriptions of weather, and goes in depth enough to where the reader can understand and be able to identify a type of weather, but won’t cause the reader to lose interest. At the end of the book, there is a section with different pictures of weather with hints beneath them. The reader can identify what type of weather it’s depicting, but if they’re stumped, answers are provided in the back.

5. Uses in the classroom:
-Use it as an introduction to get the kids to look at the weather conditions everyday and talk about what they can do/wear in the type of weather
-Use it in a dramatic play area that is weather-themed
-Use it for a weather unit—discuss different types of weather, how they happen, weather terms and their definitions

[Lucky Allam]

It is amazing how learning about something as simple as rain or wind can open your eyes to the power of the natural world. In this informational book, readers explore different types of weather—from thunderstorms and snowstorms to hurricanes, clouds, and sunshine. The book explains how weather works, why storms form, and how scientists study the atmosphere. With real photographs and simple explanations, children can see the world in a new way and understand how weather shapes everyday life.

The main genre of this book is informational nonfiction. A major theme is understanding the natural world. The book shows that weather is not random—it follows patterns that scientists can observe and explain. Another theme is curiosity. Children are encouraged to ask questions about what they see in the sky and to learn more about Earth. This story helps young readers build scientific knowledge in a way that is fun and easy to understand. It was a WOW book for me because it made something we see every day feel exciting and full of discovery.

The author uses several literary techniques to make the information engaging. One example is vivid imagery through real-life photographs of storms, clouds, and weather tools. Another device is comparison—complex ideas are explained through simple examples that kids can relate to. The tone is educational but friendly, helping readers feel excited rather than overwhelmed. I would consider this book an anti-bias book because it encourages all children to explore science and understand the world around them. I would definitely recommend this book because it makes learning about weather both fascinating and accessible for young readers.

[Cara LoPresti · Rating 5 out of 5]

1. This book has not received any awards
2. It is appropriate for K-1st grade
3. Learn all about weather in this informational book! It contains information that is all about the different types of weather and activities you can do in each type of weather.
4. I would definitely recommend using this book to teach children all about weather. The pictures are very relatable and familiar so that students can identify with each of them. The words are also very easy to understand and read which can make it ideal for young children.
5. This book could be used in a classroom to teach students all about weather. Since in younger classroom, students are asked to identify the weather outside in morning meeting everyday, the teacher can read the students this book on weather to help them understand the different types of weather they can describe. Another way it can be used in the classroom is to help students associate clothing with weather. It is important for young children to learn how to prepare for each weather scenario. Since this book talks about what they should wear, it can be helpful to read to the children. Since it has a glossary, it can also be used to help students learn how to navigate books to find information they need.

[Annah Neumire · Rating 5 out of 5]

National Geographic books have been proven to provide students with information that aligns with the subject matter taught in schools. This book on weather is no different. It gives students an introduction to the weather and teaches them many valuable facts. Teachers could use these as early finisher books as a plan to introduce the students to an upcoming topic in science! I believe I would use them this way. I also think when I have children of my own, I will read books like these to them. It provides them with so much background information and sets them up for success when they do reach school age.

The book covers a wide range of topics under the umbrella of weather. Some of these include types of clouds, storms, and what weather actually is. The pictures included in the book gives children a chance to see what different weather looks like. I believe this is important because, in some regions, children have never seen snow so it is hard for them to imagine what it looks like and the different characteristics polar weather contains. This is an excellent resource for teachers and parents and I would recommend it to anyone.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Weather is an informational book written by Kristin Baird Rattini, she has a table of contents in the beginning of the book where it states the 11 sections that will be in the book all regarding weather. Weather is defined and so are a lot of types of weather. The book also describes things that contribute to weather like the sun and different kinds of clouds.

The author uses imagery throughout the whole book that corresponds with the text. The text is through short, simple sentences, that are written in a large font size. The visuals and the large type can be appealing to younger students, which is why I like this book. I am going to be an elementary teacher, so this will be a perfect book to help teach Kindergarten through 3rd graders about weather, because the book is very easy for them to follow and comprehend. The table of contents, picture glossary, phonetically spell for weather words, and the jokes about weather are all things that made this a great informational nonfiction book.

[Veronica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This informational text is great for children who are beginning to read on their own. This informational text begins by explaining what the weather does for the earth, what the weather means then, it goes into depth of individual parts of the weather like, the sun, clouds, lightning, thunder, rainbows, etc... The book includes, a table of contents, pictures, and questions about the information included in the national geographic. These different elements not only help children read, but these elements also introduce to children the various elements within a book. Also, the vocabulary used is simple, but also includes new words that, teach children information about weather. For example, Cumulus clouds. Overall, I recommend this book to children from kindergarten to first grade due to it’s pictures, vocabulary or language used, and how it does a great job of relating to children with their curiosities they may have about the weather.

[Ryler Chung · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought that it was a really interesting book! As a teen, I still found some challenging words in this kid-friendly book, such as "wispy" and "flurry." I had not encountered these words before but it was fun to learn them in this non-fiction filled with big photos. The explanation, I thought, is in details but is also easily digestible. For instance, the book discusses three types of clouds: cumulus, stratus and cirrus. It was good to know them as a geography student myself. But the uses of words are simple and straightforward that I thought everyone could understand clearly! There are, in addition, weather jokes including "the rainbow is a 'bow' that does not need to be tied." The book specifically caters for younger children as it highlights some vocabulary items related to the weather and provides phonetic breakdowns for these words. In conclusion, all these add up to make this an enjoyable read for me. You should read it to learn more about the weather of our planet!

[Emily Tayler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book talks about the weather and all different types of it.. It talks about snow, wind, rain, tornados, and many other types. It is also an interactive book and tells students to do things like look up at the sky today or look out your window.

I like that in this book there are actual images of kids doing these actions which may encourage the readers to do the same. It shows actual pictures of the different types of weather so it is easily recognizable when they actually see it for themselves. The text is very easy to follow and easy for younger audiences to understand.

I would give this book 5 stars. It is very informational while also being very easy to understand. The pictures are very well taken so they are easily interpreted by even very young readers. It is important for students to learn about the weather because it is something they can identify in their everyday life.

[Magdalena Bailon · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the book, National Geographic Weather, it talks about different kinds of weather that there is. The book explains what weather is, which states that someone could say what the weather is by looking outside. Like it could be sunny, rainy, or windy. The book talks about a lot of factors that deal with the weather. Like some are the sun, clouds, lightning, etc.
My overall impression of the book was that it is a very informational book for someone who wants to know what weather is and what the factors to weather are. In the book, there are two design elements present. The two elements are Realism and Photography. One element is Realism because the book is very photographic and ordinary. The other element is Photography because the book is filled with pictures that someone took with a camera.

[Sarah Ballard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary:

This nonfiction children's book explains about the different kinds weather that happens on our planet. It also goes into depth about how certain weather is formed.


Evaluation:

This book incorporates a lot of images and diagrams to help inform the reader what the types of weather looks like. It is very informative book for the reader.

Teaching Ideas:

I would use this book for a science lesson when the students are learning about weather. This would be a good book to introduce the different kinds of weather. After the reading and lesson, the students can choose to draw and write about a type of weather. For an older group of students, I would have them compare and contrast two different kinds of weather.

[Kayla Angeletti · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very nice book on the weather. This book talked about the sun, clouds, rain, snow, wind, etc. This book was very informative, even to me! From this book, I learned that a strong wind is called a gale! I would definitely recommend having this book in your classroom. This book is set up good in my eyes. Throughout the book there are pronunciations for words that may be unfamiliar to the intended audience. There was also something called the weather words which includes definitions of some words in the book. My favorite feature of the book is the riddles which are featured at the top of some of the pages The pictures are very beautiful and they look like photographs. I would read this book again and would love to have it in my classroom.

[Samantha Beaujour · Rating 4 out of 5]

1. None.
2. Kindergarten- 2nd grade.
3. This text explores the questions children ask frequently about the weather. Like what causes lightening. This book answers questions like that. It transitions from the sky, the sun, the clouds to a rainbow. So many topics discussed, described and illustrated.
4. In this text, kids will discover what causes the weather they experience every day. I like how the book includes the pronunciation of larger words that readers may have never seen before.
5. Create a class job being a meteorologist and everyday report the weather, compare and contrast weather in New York to a different state from a different region.

[Morgan Dugi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is one that I actually learned a little from. The use of photos, diagrams and text boxes made this book fun and exciting to read. It talks about rain, snow, tornado, hurricanes and much more.

The target range is for younger ages who are just getting into reading books. I like the way the author explains an event and the photographer had a picture to show what was being said. The information is fun and the way the book can explain things without confusion is one of the best parts.

This book is an information book and proves itself by giving true facts along with pictures to match them. The book is good for teaching the subject of weather or simply just wanting to know more.

[Ashleigh Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book does a great job discussing various types of weather, from how clouds form, to tornadoes and even climate change. The images in this book really are amazing as they are real photos taken in certain weather events. Throughout the book, there are many interesting facts about weather that are explained further to make it easier for younger readers to better understand some of these more complex ideas about weather. I would use this book in my classroom if I was a first grade teacher to discuss different types of weather and have students each assigned a type of weather from the book to research and talk about with the class.

[Miranda Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

The informational book Weather by Kristen Rattini is about the different stages of weather. The book talks about sunny days and rainy days. The book also talks about how clouds can take on different shapes and how depending on the cloud moisture there can be things like rain or snow. I think this would be a great book to incorporate with a weather unit. I think students would find this very engaging because it has a lot of new vocabulary words and funny jokes throughout. I really enjoyed reading it myself. I would definitely include this in my classroom library.

[Alli Trenkamp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book to learn more about the weather! Uses short, simple sentences written in a large type, this is perfect for K-3. Students get introduced to the most basic weather-related vocabulary and concepts like different types of clouds, storms, etc. It also has short quizzes, weather jokes, and picture glossary. I would use this book in my classroom for my students in a unit to learn more about the weather.

[Alicia Tavernier · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that comes from national geographic collection. This book not only has real-life pictures of different weather patterns, but it also offers a short quiz. This book has large text that is engaging to the reader. The large pictures can also draw in readers. I gave this book 5 stars out of 5 stars because of the educational value it holds, and the ability to connect with weather patterns all over the world.

[Fatime Cela · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has not received any awards, and it appropriate for children in PreK-1st grade.

This book introduces children to weather. It talks about the sun's effect on the Earth, and about different types of precipitation.

I think this book is good to introduce children to different types of weather. It asks questions along the way to keep them engaged.

This book can be used during a weather unit. It can also be used to help children describe the weather each day.

[Kadie Speller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for children to learn about the weather. This is a good way to talk to children who might be scared of the weather, like thunderstorms. I like the cheesy weather jokes at the top of some of the pages. The jokes will be fun to read with kids who will find them hilarious. Packed full of fun facts about weather and interactive questions for kids. At the end, there's a matching activity for the kids to review the different types of weather they just learned about.

[Molly Housdan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book talks about all things weather and how each storm has different inhabitants. It talks about the causes and how to take care of yourself when these dangerous weather occur.
This is another good book to have in a science lesson. It is also a good way to prepare students for different weather they may experience when they are at school such as tornadoes. It would be a good conversation to bring up to discuss safety rules.

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

This beginning reader National Geographic book is good to introduce students to weather concepts and vocabulary. We read it in tutoring. I recommend it for elementary school students to read on their own (it is level J), or for adult English language learners to see the weather vocabulary in context.

[Jennifer Ruvalcaba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Genre: Informational
Grade Level: Kindergarten-2
I found this book very interesting because even thought its informational it adds vocabulary and jokes so the book won't sound boring to children. Even though the children might not be able to feel the weather, the illustrations show what each weather does even if their state does not have snow or tornado.

[Alix Kopf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Copyright Date: 2013
Genre: Information
Theme: Weather, Nature, Outdoors
My favorite part of this book is the question and answers during the book. They are funny jokes that make the readers entertained. I will use this book in my classroom as it is a great informational book about the sun, different types of clouds, thunder, lightening, rainbows, and many more weather features.

[Autumn Kearney · Rating 3 out of 5]

National Geographic is known world wide for their photography. This book shows why that is true. The photographs are bright, vivid, and beautiful. I give the photos five stars. The text is somewhat of a disappointment, so it only gets two stars. I figure that three stars is a reasonable number for this book.

[Easter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Informational Text
Grade Range: K-3rd

This is a great informational text on weather. The pictures help connect it to the real world more compared to illustrations. I also really liked the jokes on most of the pages. It does a good job of explaining complex things, like extreme weather, and putting it into words that are easily understandable.

[Stephanie Littig · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was awesome to me! I found it super informational for kids and I love that they have a weather-related joke every couple of pages. Kids will love that. They will love learning about the weather, and all types of weather at that! This is a perfect book for classrooms. Very informational.