Next time you want to see a show, go outside and look at the sky. The clouds will put on a show for you with their ever-changing shapes and sizes. This book reveals some fascinating science behind these beautiful displays. Author Emily Morgan answers all kinds of What are clouds made of? Why are some clouds white? Which clouds mean fair weather is coming, and which ones mean rain is on the way? If you could reach those fluffy, floaty puffs, could you jump on them like a trampoline? Next Time You See a Cloud is an engaging look at the science behind a sky-high spectacle. Make it a habit to keep looking up—there’s a new show every day! Awaken a sense of wonder in a child with the Next Time You See series from NSTA Kids. The books will inspire elementary-age children to experience the enchantment of everyday phenomena such as spiderwebs, sunsets, fireflies, the Moon, and more. Free supplementary activities are available on the NSTA website. Especially designed to be experienced with an adult—be it a parent, teacher, or friend—Next Time You See books serve as a reminder that you don’t have to look far to find something remarkable in nature.
Summary: Clouds are marvels of nature. This books walks through the science behind clouds in great detail. The author takes some of the most common questions children have about clouds and directly answers them in the text. Evaluation: I really liked this book because the author included common student questions and kid friendly language. Teaching Idea: I would read this book after a science experiment about clouds. The footnotes recommends reading this in science class after kids have been exposed to the ideas. I think it would be a great explain in a 5E lesson plan.
Summary: This book is a non fiction book about the different types of clouds. It provides information and definitions of the clouds and their "makeup."
Evaluation: This book is a great tool for students who are just wanting an informational read. The images are life like and the students can easily make connections when viewing this book.
Teaching Idea: The students could use this book during a science lesson on clouds. The teacher could use this as their introduction when introducing the elements and types of clouds, or in during the lesson. They could have the students draw the different types or have them take the book outside and try to identify and connect the clouds in the sky to the images in the book.