Explore the dynamic world of nature with 'Wild, Wild Weather,' a captivating book that delves into extreme weather phenomena like hurricanes, thunderstorms, and heat waves. Aimed at educating young readers, this 32-page publication offers engaging narratives, insightful interviews with a meteorologist storm chaser, and real-life accounts from survivors of wild weather events. Readers will learn essential safety advice to navigate the dangers posed by phenomena such as flash floods, tornadoes, and freezing rain. This vibrant resource not only enhances literacy skills but also provides a rich understanding of concepts including atmospheric pressure, cyclone behavior, and the impacts of a heat wave. With a focus on critical reading strategies, children will engage with informative texts, making connections between science and real-world events. As part of the WorldWise series, it combines STEM education with literacy development, helping students cultivate essential skills while exploring the powerful elements of nature. Make learning fun and impactful by introducing children to the concept of extreme weather and its consequences, empowering them to become informed global citizens. **Condition: BRAND NEW** | **ISBN: 9781760861322** | **Year: 2019** | **Publisher: ECPP**. **NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE; please allow 15 days for shipping. As it’s shipped from our Auckland warehouse, there are no unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes**.

NOTE: Shipping for this item is FREE, please allow 15 days for shipping. As its shipped from our Auckland warehouse there is no unexpected import charges, custom duties or taxes.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760861322
Year: 2019
Publisher: ECPP
Pages: 32


Description:
Title Information:­ Wild, Wild Weather: Wild, Wild Weather examines wild weather such as hurricanes, thunderstorms and heat waves. It includes an interview with a meteorologist storm chaser, accounts of people who have survived different types of wild weather, as well as safety advice.Content vocabulary:air pressure, anticlockwise, bushfire, clockwise, cyclone, disoriented, evacuate, flash flood, freezing rain, frostbite, heat wave, humidity, hurricane, hypothermia, inundate, landslide, meteorologist, mud slide, sandstorm, simoom, static electricity, storm surge, thunderstorm, tidal waves, tornado, torrential, typhoonKey concepts: Understanding that the earth’s weather can be violent and destructive  Wild weather events can have devastating effects on people’s lives  Accurately predicting extreme weather events is crucial to the safety and wellbeing of people  When wild weather is likely, people need to know what to do to stay safeReading Strategies: Identifying similarities and differences in informationRelated resource:Lesson Plan - Wild, Wild WeatherSeries Information: WorldWise is a high-interest literacy program that encourages inquiry and questioning while extending knowledge in science and a range of STEM topics linked to the curriculum. This engaging program teaches reading strategies simultaneously with natural, earth and physical science concepts – reflecting the diversity of the world students live in.Students will develop strategies and skills to read informative texts across a range of text types while they learn to become informative text writers. With an assortment of