How Do Meteorologists Predict the Future?: A Science Book About Meteorology

by Lisa Spencer, Srimalie Bassani (Illustrator)

Overview

Have you ever wondered how meteorologists on TV predict the weather? A basic explanation of weather instruments, forecasting, and so much more is explored through diagrams, illustrations, and informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series. Includes fun weather activities and a glossary!

About the How Do series: These fully-illustrated nonfiction picture books are a great introduction to various STEM topics. Each title includes facts and figures, simple diagrams and hilarious illustrations and is written in a question-and-answer format to encourage readers to ask questions and guess the answers before exploring the science behind the correct answers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781486729845
Publisher:	Flowerpot Press
Publication date:	03/12/2024
Series:	How Do?
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 10 Years

About the Author

Lisa Spencer is a long-time broadcast meteorologist at WSMV in Nashville, Tennessee. She earned her Master's Degree in Geography with a concentration in Atmospheric Science from the University of Memphis as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Communications. She also obtained a certificate in Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Lisa has been recognized nationally by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Association. Her career has taken her from TV stations in Memphis, TN, Raleigh, NC, and The Weather Channel. Lisa and her husband Brady have two grown children and a dog.

Srimalie Bassani lives and works in Mantova, Italy. Her mother has always encouraged her artistic expression, and she is the inspiration for her passion. Her work is full of surprises. She always tries to diversify her style based on every story she illustrates. It's almost impossible to remove her from her writing desk, where she keeps a stack of books and teacups of many colors.

Editorial Reviews

"Best part: This book gives a peek into what being a meteorologist is really like. From the research that goes into making the forecast to how a green screen is used on air, there's so much interesting information here!"

—@funreadsforkids

"If you are an elementary teacher or homeschool teacher, you need to check out this HOW DO series!"

—@bookishburnsss

" I look forward to adding these experiments to our homeschool curriculum! The illustrations make reading this more fun! They are complex, clear, colorful, and delightful...This would make a wonderful addition to school libraries, and a perfect gift for tiny meteorologists!"

—YA Books Central

"This is such a fun book! I love the cute illustrations and funny characters. The information is clearly explained step by step in a playful way that makes it memorable."

—Luminous Librio, Blog

"This book gives a great review about what it takes for meteorologists to truly understand what is going on with our weather!"

—@ThreeLittleLovesLibrary

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