How the Weather Works

By Author / Illustrator

Christiane Dorion, Beverley Young

Genre

Non Fiction

Age range(s)

Publisher

Templar Publishing

ISBN

9781800785595

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

11-05-2023

Synopsis

Tackling both normal and extreme scenarios, this is an entertaining and enlightening exploration of the world's weather. With bright, friendly illustrations, plus pop-ups, pull-tabs, and booklets, this interactive book stimulates learning and encourages children to think about how humans can influence the world's climate.

Reviews

Like its sister volume, How the World Works, How the Weather Works takes a big topic and simplifies it in a colourful and interesting way for Key Stage 1 (5-7 years) readers. The design works perfectly and the font is clear. The scope is ambitious for a small book, but the authors succeed in explaining and describing what is not only a difficult subject, but one which many KS1 children are already curious about.

Indeed, there is plenty to learn, even for older readers: I learnt the name of the Swedish chemist who first linked the burning of fossil fuels to global warming and the American scientist who found a way to measure carbon dioxide in the air over time. I also liked the addition of questions to the reader ('Would you fly straight into a hurricane?') and the admission that we don't understand fully how climate works.

In summary, this is a book that will be valued by teachers but also greatly enjoyed by children with a thirst for knowledge.

32 pages / Reviewed by Jane Rew, school librarian