This is a geography/science book about weather and climate and how it affects the world but with a difference. It is a story book too about how four friends, having had a hot summer holiday until the last night when it tips down with rain, decide to investigate the weather. This book of discovery about the weather and climate is full of accurate factual information and fun activities, which will be enjoyed. It teaches them about wild weather, jet streams, tornadoes as well as the water cycle, rain, sleet and snow. The author and illustrator have provided a wild weather text book for KS 2, (aged 7-11) geography full of enjoyable fun learning. It will encourage pupils to be interested in their learning about the weather and climate. With a good Glossary, and a very useful ‘Find out More’ information section at the end of the book and a very good Index page , this book is to be highly recommended for teaching how weather and climate affect the world.
Paul Baker
Franklin Watts ISBN 978144168555 £8.99
