Description
Discover the enchanting world of Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather! This 2021 CBCA Notable Book, awarded the Eve Pownall Award for information books, is perfect for inquisitive minds aged 5 and up. Dive into engaging tales of Australia's diverse weather phenomena, from fascinating dust storms that transported red sand to New Zealand, to the extraordinary events of Cyclone Mahina in 1899, where dolphins were mysteriously found atop cliffs. Uncover the astonishing experience of snow falling in Uluru in 1997!
This beautifully illustrated book presents weather facts in bite-sized pieces, making it fun and accessible for young readers. Older explorers will appreciate the in-depth discussions on weather patterns, climate history, and future challenges influenced by climate change. Learn to read weather maps, understand extreme weather conditions, and grasp the implications of our changing planet.
Australia’s Wild Weird Wonderful Weather not only informs but also inspires a commitment to environmental stewardship, highlighting the importance of mindful actions towards our planet. A comprehensive resource section and glossary of weather terms at the back provide additional learning opportunities for curious parents, teachers, and older readers eager to delve deeper into meteorology.
*Delivery Information:* Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Grab your copy of this captivating exploration today and ignite a passion for weather in the young ones around you!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279842
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*A 2021 CBCA Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award for information books*
Age range 5+
Did you know that, in 2009, a massive dust storm in Australia blew red dust and sand all the way to New Zealand, where it turned the glaciers pink? That, in 1899, Cyclone Mahina plucked dolphins out of the ocean in Far North Queensland and deposited them on cliff tops? That it snowed at Uluru in 1997?
In Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather, readers are introduced to the wide range of weather in Australia, with bite-size pieces of information presented alongside graphic illustrations to entice young readers. Older readers will enjoy the detailed explanations about everything weather, from what causes certain phenomena to reading weather maps, exploring the climate of the past and preparing for the climate of the future.
With sections about Australia's extreme weather and the effects of climate change, Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather gently introduces young readers to the challenges of a warming planet and encourages them to be mindful of impact their actions have on the environment.
A resource section and glossary of weather words at the back of the book enable a parent, teacher or older reader to satisfy the deeper interest in weather that the book is sure to stimulate.
Link to Teachers' resources here
This beautifully illustrated book presents weather facts in bite-sized pieces, making it fun and accessible for young readers. Older explorers will appreciate the in-depth discussions on weather patterns, climate history, and future challenges influenced by climate change. Learn to read weather maps, understand extreme weather conditions, and grasp the implications of our changing planet.
Australia’s Wild Weird Wonderful Weather not only informs but also inspires a commitment to environmental stewardship, highlighting the importance of mindful actions towards our planet. A comprehensive resource section and glossary of weather terms at the back provide additional learning opportunities for curious parents, teachers, and older readers eager to delve deeper into meteorology.
*Delivery Information:* Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Grab your copy of this captivating exploration today and ignite a passion for weather in the young ones around you!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780642279842
Year: 2021
Publisher: National Library of Australia
Description:
*A 2021 CBCA Notable Book: Eve Pownall Award for information books*
Age range 5+
Did you know that, in 2009, a massive dust storm in Australia blew red dust and sand all the way to New Zealand, where it turned the glaciers pink? That, in 1899, Cyclone Mahina plucked dolphins out of the ocean in Far North Queensland and deposited them on cliff tops? That it snowed at Uluru in 1997?
In Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather, readers are introduced to the wide range of weather in Australia, with bite-size pieces of information presented alongside graphic illustrations to entice young readers. Older readers will enjoy the detailed explanations about everything weather, from what causes certain phenomena to reading weather maps, exploring the climate of the past and preparing for the climate of the future.
With sections about Australia's extreme weather and the effects of climate change, Australia's Wild Weird Wonderful Weather gently introduces young readers to the challenges of a warming planet and encourages them to be mindful of impact their actions have on the environment.
A resource section and glossary of weather words at the back of the book enable a parent, teacher or older reader to satisfy the deeper interest in weather that the book is sure to stimulate.
Link to Teachers' resources here