Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops inFact: Level 12: Big Weather

By Author / Illustrator

Zoe Clarke, Emma Schmid, Greg Foot

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

Publisher

Oxford University Press

ISBN

9780198306535

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

26-03-2015

Synopsis

Big Weather explains some of the world's most extreme weather in a simple, accessible way.TreeTops inFact is a non-fiction series that aims to engage children in reading for pleasure as powerfully as fiction does. The variety of topics means there are books to interest every child in this compelling series. The series is written by top children's authors and subject experts. The books are carefully levelled, making it easy to match every child to the right book.

Reviews

This book looks at extreme weather conditions. Big Weather is full of interesting facts, supported by some amazing pictures. The book explains extreme weather conditions in a number of ways - Q and A, diagrams, sections of text, fact files - which makes the subject easy to understand. The book would be ideal for guided reading sessions as it offers plenty of opportunities for discussion in terms of the layout and features of a non-fiction text as well as content. It would also be an ideal starting point for further research on weather conditions and would appeal to older children reading at a younger age. It would also make an interesting book for a home reader as there is a lot to discuss and explore. Although it could offer more development in places, the book is full of clear explanations illustrated by diagrams and photographs. The glossary clearly explains unfamiliar vocabulary. A world map locating places discussed would also be a useful addition. 32 pages / ORT Book Band 12 / Ages 8/9+ / Reviewed by Sue Wilsher, teacher.