Product Description

Do you ever wake up and wonder what the weather will be? Instead of turning on the TV to find out, you can just look out your window at the clouds. How do you know what type of clouds can forecast a change of weather? Read and find out.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #19956 in Books
• Published on: 2008-11-01
• Released on: 2008-11-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 40 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780064452205
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 2–3—Rockwell introduces 11 different types of clouds according to their positions in the atmosphere. Besides the basics—fog, cirrus, stratus, and cumulus—she also provides information about cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, cumulonimbus, altostratus, altocumulus, nimbostratus, and stratocumulus. The author describes each type of cloud formation, explains where it is found in the sky, and tells what kind of weather is associated with it. Attractive folk-art-style paintings show the clouds and children playing or working outside. The information is solid but too much is covered for this to be considered a "Stage 1" book. Marion Dane Bauer's Clouds (S & S, 2004) is a better source for this age level.—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX
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From Booklist
This entry to the long standing Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Stage 1 series gives basic information about clouds in the easy-to-read picture-book format that is typical for the series. General information is covered, followed by more specific details about the 10 types of clouds and the kind of weather that each type portends. Double-page spreads portray panoramic scenes of children in various outdoor activities with the clouds (one type per page) hovering over them. The unique qualities of each type of cloud are given in two to three sentences of text. Two pages of back matter feature a few additional facts about clouds and simple instructions for making a cloud of your own. The open and uncluttered illustrations suit the topic well. All in all, this is a successful entry in the series. Preschool-Grade 1. --Randall Enos

About the Author

Anne and Lizzy Rockwell have collaborated on all the Mrs. Madoff books and Who Lives in an Alligator Hole? Anne is the author of Brendan and Belinda and the Slam Dunk!; Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?; and Only Passing Through: The Story of Sojourner Truth. Lizzy is the author-illustrator of Good Enough to Eat; The Busy Body Book; and Hello Baby! Both Anne and Lizzy live in Connecticut.

Customer Reviews

Very educational
Reviewed by Cayden Aures (age 4) and Mom for Reader Views (12/08)

"Clouds" is part of the "Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series" of books. In it you will learn about all of the different types of clouds, the meanings of their names, and what kind of weather they will bring. At the end of the book are more facts about clouds and instructions for a project to make your own cloud.

Cayden: "I liked learning about the different kinds of clouds. All of the ones that are high in the sky start with the `Cirr' sound. I can't remember how to say the one that bring bad storms because it is a really hard word but I know what the cloud looks like. The book said that if you see one to run inside fast because it will cause a bad storm. I really liked that you read this book to me mommy. Thank you for teaching me about clouds!"

This is a nicely detailed and very informative book about clouds!
Two children lie side by side on a blanket looking up at the sky. It's a peaceful country setting with cows, sheep and horse grazing nearby. They are looking up at the sky at the clouds moving across the skyline. "Most clouds are too far away to feel," but if you are around fog you can feel that. You can learn a lot about clouds just by looking at them. Their shapes, size, shade and how high up they are can tell you what the weather will be like. If you have an outside activity planned, it would be nice to know if the weather will be nice or stormy.

In this book you will learn what clouds are made up of, the different kinds of clouds (cirrostratus, cirrus, cirrocumulus, cumulonimbus, altostratus, altocumulus, cumulus, stratocumulus, nimbostratus, and stratus), what their names tell us, what they will do or not do if you see them, which clouds tell you it will get colder, which clouds tell you it will rain or snow, which tell you that it will rain or snow steadily, which ones tell you a thunderstorm is coming (take cover!), the importance of clouds and how you can tell the weather is going to change. If you learn all about clouds, you will be able to tell what the weather will be in advance, just like a meteorologist!

This is a nicely detailed, very informative book about clouds that will not only interest the young child, but also the adult. The illustrations are similar to folk art paintings and are very appealing. In the back of the book you will find a handful of cloud facts and will find instructions on how to "Create a Cloud" (adult participation is recommended). This is a Stage 1 book that explains "simple science concepts for preschoolers and kindergartners." Which cloud formations will make you run for cover? If you don't know the names of them, you just might want to read this book!

Great Book
This is a great book for helping elementary students learn about weather. The text is complimented by the inviting illustrations. It is a delightful book!