WEATHER by Seymour Simon
Book Review: Non-Fiction
WEATHER by Seymour Simon
Bibliography
Simon, Seymour. 1993. WEATHER. New York, Morrow Junior Books. ISBN 0688105475
Plot Summary
“It’s cloudy today. It’s also sunny, rainy, and snowy, hot and cold, calm and windy, dry and damp.” Simon investigates the ever changing patterns of weather. He explores the circulation of the atmosphere, the jet stream, the movements of cold and warm fronts, and formations of raindrops, snowflakes and hailstones. He teaches how to identify the various cloud families and explains what kinds of weather particular clouds are likely to bring. WEATHER introduces the reader to the instruments and the possible affects of human activities has on the atmosphere. Simon makes complex scientific concepts understandable and interesting!
Critical Analysis
Simon presents this topic with high-quality, full-color photographs and diagrams. The blending of words and pictures create a seamless presentation of the concepts. The large printed text is easy to read. Simon is not completely successful in simplifying such a tough, complex topic. Several times there were pictures that had no correlation to the subject on the page. On a double page spread, the diagrams that demonstrate the way the sun warms the Earth and the speed of its rotation do not clearly explain those phenomena. This is generally a competent and attractive book, but will require the reader to investigate further options to completely understand the complex concepts.
Review Excerpts
"Children will be drawn into every aspect of this fine book." Boston Globe "As with Simon's previous titles on the individual planets (Morrow), this book is a perfect marriage of words and pictures.” School Library Journal
Connections
Create a diorama or illustrations that answer the question “Did you know?” pertaining to one of the Seymour Simon books listed below. Present your diorama or illustrations to your classmates.
Simon, Seymour. LIGHTNING. ISBN 0060884355
Simon, Seymour. TORNADOES. ISBN 0064437914
Simon, Seymour. STORMS. ISBN 0688117082
Photo courtesy of www.amazon.com
Book Review: Non-Fiction
WEATHER by Seymour Simon
Bibliography
Simon, Seymour. 1993. WEATHER. New York, Morrow Junior Books. ISBN 0688105475
Plot Summary
“It’s cloudy today. It’s also sunny, rainy, and snowy, hot and cold, calm and windy, dry and damp.” Simon investigates the ever changing patterns of weather. He explores the circulation of the atmosphere, the jet stream, the movements of cold and warm fronts, and formations of raindrops, snowflakes and hailstones. He teaches how to identify the various cloud families and explains what kinds of weather particular clouds are likely to bring. WEATHER introduces the reader to the instruments and the possible affects of human activities has on the atmosphere. Simon makes complex scientific concepts understandable and interesting!
Critical Analysis
Simon presents this topic with high-quality, full-color photographs and diagrams. The blending of words and pictures create a seamless presentation of the concepts. The large printed text is easy to read. Simon is not completely successful in simplifying such a tough, complex topic. Several times there were pictures that had no correlation to the subject on the page. On a double page spread, the diagrams that demonstrate the way the sun warms the Earth and the speed of its rotation do not clearly explain those phenomena. This is generally a competent and attractive book, but will require the reader to investigate further options to completely understand the complex concepts.
Review Excerpts
"Children will be drawn into every aspect of this fine book." Boston Globe "As with Simon's previous titles on the individual planets (Morrow), this book is a perfect marriage of words and pictures.” School Library Journal
Connections
Create a diorama or illustrations that answer the question “Did you know?” pertaining to one of the Seymour Simon books listed below. Present your diorama or illustrations to your classmates.
Simon, Seymour. LIGHTNING. ISBN 0060884355
Simon, Seymour. TORNADOES. ISBN 0064437914
Simon, Seymour. STORMS. ISBN 0688117082
Photo courtesy of www.amazon.com
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