Clouds

I really like the "Let's Read and Find out Science" series. These are great science books for elementary school and they are perfect for my first grader. They use familiar examples to introduce basic scientific concepts in a simple but fun way. They are interesting for both kids and adults. I have found them to be a valuable tool to teach these concepts to my kids. We had a wonderful time learning about clouds. I recommend this book.

We discovered this series through my daughter's online public school. I was impressed by the books they sent her so I went out looking for more science books. Clouds breaks down clouds by their level in the atmosphere and further explains what kind of weather they produce. When my daughter pointed out the car window and said "Mom, look!! Cumulonimbus clouds!!" I knew my money had been well spent. Well done! ;)

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!

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!

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!"