“Extreme weather can be a frightening thing for young readers, but understanding the events around it can help alleviate fears. The realities and dangers of each weather situation are presented, but are not overly specific as the books aim to inform rather than elicit event-based emotions. Real information is given, such as how and why windows are boarded up for hurricanes, and treated seriously without the intention to induce fear or sadness. The images included in this series are of diverse families, communities, and helpers who are all preparing for or dealing with the aftermath of extreme weather. Each title presents a cleanup or rebuilding stage and shows that people can work together to move past serious events like floods. VERDICT With helpful keywords that are highlighted throughout the text, the scientific literacy developed in this series builds off context clues to explain complex ideas to young children. ”
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Blizzards
Brr. You don’t want to be caught in this snow storm. With turbulent winds, colossal drifts, and teeth-chattering cold temperatures, blizzards can quickly become extreme winter weather. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts about blizzards, including snowflakes formation and whiteouts.
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Earthquakes
Shake. Tremble. Crack. When the earth quakes, it’s time to take cover and hold on. Earthquakes happen all the time, but the extreme ones make the ground break and buildings crumble. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts about these quakes and how scientists measure the shaking.
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Floods
When it rains, it pours! Too much rain overflows a river, causing a flood. When sandbags don’t work, discover how floodwaters can knock down a person—and even float a car! Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts about floods and the impact they have.
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Hurricanes
Board up the windows and take cover—a hurricane is rolling in! With turbulent winds, torrential rain, and rising sea levels, this is one extreme storm. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts and features about hurricanes and the impact they have.
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Tornadoes
When a big, supercell storm forms and the clouds start to spin, a funnel takes shape. Discover how a tornado is created and where to find a safe shelter. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts and features about tornadoes.
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Wildfires
When a simple camp fire gets out of control, a wildfire ignites. Watch out! Lightning fast and blazing hot, wildfires are extremely dangerous. Using a search-and-find framework, emergent readers learn simple facts about how wildfires grow and how firefighters put them out.
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Spot Extreme Weather (paperbacks)
From wildfires to blizzards, the weather can take extreme turns. Excite emergent readers about weather with a search-and-find twist to early nonfiction reading. Build a successful foundation for reading with accessible low-level text and striking, full-page photos that boost comprehension of new vocabulary. Great early STEM books for kindergartners and first graders.
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“A hurricane’s a-comin’! Don’t worry; the Spot Extreme Weather series (6 titles) keeps these storms from becoming too scary by focusing on a few of their key features rather than the severity of the damage they can inflict. Spot books are designed with the beginning reader in mind, and the opening page always highlights four words, with corresponding pictures, for kids to look for as they read. In this case, youngsters should look for storm surge, boards, eye, and trees. The book’s trim size is small for easy grasping, and its interior is filled with crisp photos and marigold text boxes, where short sentences explain some aspects of hurricanes. The key terms are reviewed at the end of the book with a visual answer key to reveal their location. ”—Julia Smith