{"product_id":"whats-the-weather-isbn-9780823443499","title":"What's the Weather?","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt is hot outside? Why does it rain? Are tornados and twisters the same thing? The wonders of weather are explained to young children.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotos of puffy clouds, dramatic storms, and rainbows alternate with buoyant portraits of a diverse group of children experiencing the natural world. Seasons, precipitation, wind, clouds, storms, and climate change are all introduced in a format that younger children can grasp from a trusted name in children's nonfiction. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the author-photographer behind the celebrated Hello Seasons! series, \u003ci\u003eWhat's the Weather?\u003c\/i\u003e continues Shelley Rotner's exploration of the world around us. Rotner has also worked as a National Geographic photographer and is a former kindergarten teacher. Back matter includes a statement from a climatologist and a thorough glossary.\"As with Rotner's other books, the layout and photography will draw viewers in.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \"The arrangement of topics allows each to flow smoothly into the next. Rotner’s clearly written sentences seem to accompany the photos, rather than the other way around. . . . A worthwhile read-aloud choice for starting conversations or for introducing classroom units on weather.\"—\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eShelley Rotner is the author and photo-illustrator of more than thirty books, including\u003ci\u003e Families\u003c\/i\u003e. Her collaborations with Sheila M. Kelly include \u003ci\u003eShades of People\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Notable Children's Book, and her solo work includes \u003ci\u003eHello Spring!\u003c\/i\u003e, which received a starred review from \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Northampton, MA.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46302643388645,"sku":"NP9780823443499","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823443499.jpg?v=1767743939","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/whats-the-weather-isbn-9780823443499","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}