Investigating Seasons

by Orlin Richard

Overview

Most people are familiar with spring, summer, fall, and Winter. But did you to that some plates on our planet have a rainy season and a dry season? Or that the Northern and Southern Hemispheres have opposite seasons? In this fascinating book, learn how the seasons affect nearly everything we do. As part of the Searchlight Books™ collection, this series sheds light on an important science question-What Are Earth's Cycles? Vivid photos, clear text, and informative sidebars will help you find the answer!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467783392
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Series:	Searchlight Books What Are Earth's Cycles? Series
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	680L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Orlin Richard is a children's book author and editor from Fargo, North Dakota. He has written and edited books about sports, science, and history for elementary and middle grade audiences.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is a Season? 4

Chapter 2 What Causes the Seasons? 10

Chapter 3 Wet and Dry Seasons 22

Chapter 4 What the Seasons Do 26

Science and the Seasons 37

Glossary 38

Learn More about the Seasons 39

Index 40

Editorial Reviews

"Solid introductions to natural cycles pack lots of information into clear, straightforward presentations. Plant Life Cycles includes flowering, cone-bearing, and seedless plant cycles, while Rock Cycle explains the formation and relationship of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Water Cycle covers topics such as condensation, evaporation, and precipitation, while Carbon Cycle examines carbon bonds, photosynthesis, and climate change. Each title provides suggestions for simple experiments and observations, clearly identifying activities requiring adult help. Text boxes placed next to photos and diagrams pose relevant questions and offer additional facts. Because each book deals with a different topic, librarians can choose volumes as needed to supplement or update collections in specific subject areas. VERDICT: These basic overviews serve as good resources for independent investigators or report writers."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

From the Publisher

11/01/2015
Gr 3–5—Solid introductions to natural cycles pack lots of information into clear, straightforward presentations. Plant Life Cycles includes flowering, cone-bearing, and seedless plant cycles, while Rock Cycle explains the formation and relationship of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks. Water Cycle covers topics such as condensation, evaporation, and precipitation, while Carbon Cycle examines carbon bonds, photosynthesis, and climate change. Each title provides suggestions for simple experiments and observations, clearly identifying activities requiring adult help. Text boxes placed next to photos and diagrams pose relevant questions and offer additional facts. Because each book deals with a different topic, librarians can choose volumes as needed to supplement or update collections in specific subject areas. VERDICT These basic overviews serve as good resources for independent investigators or report writers.

School Library Journal

Read More