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Shapes in the Sky: A Book About Clouds
Josepha Sherman, Omarr Wesley
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)Clouds come in all sorts of types, including cumulus, cumulonimbus, stratus, and cirrus. Learn how to tell each cloud type apart.
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Splish! Splash!: A Book About Rain
Josepha Sherman, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh
Library Binding (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)While investigating rain, learn about the water cycle and problems with rain, including droughts and floods.
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Light: Shadows, Mirrors, and Rainbows
Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Sheree Boyd
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)Learn about the importance of light in our every day lives. Discover how to make reflections, shadows, and rainbows. This is a great nonfiction read aloud book with places to stop to do activities together. If you are looking for clear, concise science books for kids, this is a perfect start!
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Motion: Push and Pull, Fast and Slow
Darlene Ruth Stille, Sheree Boyd
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2004)Explore the concepts of motion by learning about movement, speed, force, and inertia.
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Eye of the Storm: A Book About Hurricanes
Rick Thomas, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2005)Describes the process of how hurricanes can form. Also includes explanations of tropical storms and a storm surge.
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Whiteout!: A Book About Blizzards
Rick Thomas, Denise Shea
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2005)What happens when winter brings blizzards? Bright illustrations and lyrical text help kids understand the characteristics of this chilling weather phenomenon, including whiteouts, strong winds, snowdrifts, and wind chills. A perfect read-aloud for young science lovers and budding meteorologists.
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Rocks: Hard, Soft, Smooth, and Rough
Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Matthew John
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)The rocks you see everyday can be grouped into different types, like igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and you can even find fossils in some types of rocks. Complete with activities and experiments, this nonfiction science book is perfect for introducing children to geology.
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Temperature: Heating Up and Cooling Down
Darlene Ruth Stille, Sheree Boyd
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Jan. 1, 2004)A temperature can be hot or cold, and can be measured by a thermometer. Use Fahrenheit or Celsius to take the temperature of items.
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Sound: Loud, Soft, High, and Low
Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Matthew John
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)Discover the world of sound in this charming nonfiction tale. Young science fans will learn how sound is created through vibrations that vary in pitch and volume and much more! Alongside bright illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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Splish! Splash!: A Book About Rain
Josepha Sherman, Jeffrey Joseph Yesh
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)While investigating rain, learn about the water cycle and problems with rain, including droughts and floods.
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Gusts and Gales: A Book About Wind
Josepha Sherman, Omarr Wesley
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2003)Find out about the different types of winds, including global winds, trade winds, local winds, and breezes. Learn about extreme wind weather like hurricanes and tornadoes.
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Dirt: The Scoop on Soil
Natalie Myra Rosinsky, Sheree Boyd
Paperback (Picture Window Books, Sept. 1, 2002)Dig in to the wondrous world of dirt! In this introduction to soil, young science and nature lovers will discover the components of dirt, how it’s made, and how to maintain healthy soil for the environment. Alongside charming illustrations, award-winning author Natalie M. Rosinsky delivers fun, fact-filled text for an engaging read-aloud or beginning read-alone. Includes hands-on experiments!
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