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First Questions and Answers: What makes it rain?

By Katie Daynes
Series: First Questions and Answers
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First Questions and Answers: What makes it rain? explores common weather questions that young children are curious about, such as where wind comes from and why winter is colder. Featuring lift-the-flap pages and charming illustrations, it offers engaging facts and weather forecasting tips, making it an ideal introduction to the topic aligned with the UK National Curriculum for Years 1 and 2.
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Perfect for young children in early primary years, especially those aged 5 to 7, who are beginning to explore natural phenomena like the weather. Suitable for parents and educators looking for an interactive introduction to weather topics aligned with school curriculum.

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What makes it rain? How do rainbows appear? How hot is the sun? Why does lightning flash? Where does wind come from? Young children can find out the answers to these questions and more by lifting the flaps in this friendly, illustrated introduction to the science of weather.



Illustrations: Full colour throughout

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

With flaps to lift on every page, this delightful book answers the questions that all young children ask about the weather, from Where does wind come from? to Why is it colder in winter?

With surprising facts and weather forecasting tips, it makes a brilliant introduction to weather, which is a UK National Curriculum topic for Years 1 and 2.

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Filled with charming hand-drawn illustrations, this delightful book is described as an incredibly sweet non-fiction title that turns children into weather experts. It is praised for its beautiful Usborne-style illustrations, sturdy flaps, and engaging questions, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic childhood books.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409598817

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 01 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christine Pym
  • Illustrated by Christine Pym

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 212.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 12

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About the Author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.

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