Weather:
It's Raining
Gail Gibbons puts her signature style to work
as she looks at rain from a child's perspective: What is rain? Why is it
necessary? Where does it come from? She takes the reader through different
components of a storm, from the smallest raindrop to the loudest claps of
thunder, and includes tips on how to stay safe and dry. With clear facts,
simple definitions, and fascinating details, Gibbons's
exploration of rain is the perfect choice for curious young readers.
It's Snowing
Small, soft flakes fall quietly from above. It's
snowing! People like to sled and ski in it, but what exactly is snow? How does
it form? Included in this crystal clear introduction to one of winter's wonders
is information about different types of snowstorms, regions where snow falls,
and how to prepare when a snowstorm approaches.
Weather Words and What They Mean
Everyone talks about the weather, but what does
it all mean? In clear, accessible language, Gail Gibbons introduces many common
terms—like moisture, air pressure, and temperature—and their definitions.
Simple, kid-friendly text explains the origins of fog,
clouds, frost, thunderstorms, snow, fronts, hurricanes, reinforcing the
explanations with clear, well-labeled drawings and diagrams. Best of all, the
book features a fun list of weird weather facts!
The Reasons for Seasons
Why is there winter in
the Southern Hemisphere at the same time there is summer in the Northern
Hemisphere? In summertime, why is it still light out in the evening? With
simple language appropriate for young readers, non-fiction master Gail Gibbons
introduces young readers to the four seasons and explains why they change
throughout the year.
Clear, simple diagrams of the earth's orbit are labeled with
important vocabulary, explained and reinforced with accessible
explanations. The Reasons for Seasons introduces the solstices, the equinoxes, and the tilt
in Earth's axis that causes them, and gives examples of what each season is
like across the globe from pole to pole.
Fascinating and easy to understand, this is a perfect
introduction to seasons, earth's orbit, and axial tilt. Different effects
on different parts of the world are included, illustrating the difference in
climate between the equator, the northern and southern hemispheres, and the polar regions.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes form when hot, humid air rises from
the ground and meets with the cooler, denser air that is falling back to Earth.
The two airstreams begin to swirl, pulling in more and more air to form a
funnel-shaped cloud. The winds can swirl faster than 261 miles per hour!
Using her praised combination of clear text and detailed
illustrations, Gail Gibbons shares tornado facts. . . . including
how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and the safest places
to go in case one should happen near you.
Featuring simple, kid-friendly text, colorful paintings, and
well-labeled diagrams, Gail Gibbons' nonfiction titles have been called
""staples of any collection" (Kirkus Reviews) and offer clear,
accessible introductions to complex topics for young readers beginning to
explore the world.
Hurricanes
This best-selling introduction to the most
powerful storms in the world explains how and where hurricanes form. Readers
will also learn how hurricanes cause damage, how they are named, and how
hurricane strength is assessed from Category 1 to Category 5.
The book uses major hurricanes through history as examples—from Galveston in 1900 to Katrina in 2005—and explains how to prepare for a hurricane.
A fascinating science book for younger kids interested in
understanding weather, storms and natural disasters, Hurricanes! provides straight-forward explanations to the complex facts
behind these massive storms—without being too scary.
One of the world's most trusted children's nonfiction
author-illustrators, Gail Gibbons' signature combination of bold, clear art and
detailed, accessible descriptions creates an invaluable resource for young
readers seeking to learn more about the world.
Food:
The Fruits We Eat
Berries, apples, melons, and grapes; oranges,
grapefruits, bananas -- yum! This scrumptious picture book, a companion to The
Vegetables We Eat, offers youngsters an inviting, information-packed cornucopia
of favorite fruits. Gail Gibbons combines a clear, simple text with her
signature illustrations to present fruit facts galore: the parts of fruits,
where and how they grow, harvesting, processing, where to buy them, and how to
enjoy them as part of a healthy diet.
Ice Cream
Cool and smooth and sweet, ice cream has long
been a favorite treat. It cools you off when it's hot and is too delicious to
resist even in cold weather. How did it get to be so scrumptious? Best-selling
author/illustrator Gail Gibbons dishes out the latest scoop on ice cream
production. Ice cream has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a
mixture of snow, milk, and rice. Gail Gibbons details the many firsts in ice
cream history, from the earliest ice cream crank to the original waffle cone.
Children's mouths will be watering as they follow ice cream's journey from farm
to factory to freezer.
Berry
Describes the many types of berries, edible and
poisonous; explains how several varieties are cultivated, harvested, and used;
and includes recipes for blueberry pie, blackberry jam, and raspberry ice
cream.
Corn
Perennial nonfiction favorite Gail Gibbons
turns her spotlight on corn. Popcorn, corn on the cob, corn dogs,
cornflakes--corn is used in many children's favorite foods. This book offers a
cornucopia of information about the history of corn as well as details
concerning planting, cultivation, harvesting, and its many uses.
Apples
Apple trees grow in more parts of the world
than any other fruit tree. From blossom to pollination to picking, here is
information about how they grow, their various parts,
and the different varieties. Instructions on how to plant and care for an apple tree are included.
Vegetables
Peppers, beans, corn, and peas! Nonfiction
superstar Gail Gibbons lays out the basics of veggies with colorful watercolors
and straightforward text. Learn how they grow, how they get to stores, and how
many kinds there are—and learn some weird trivia, too!
Diagrams, cross sections, and illustrations get
kids up close and personal with glossy red peppers, plump orange pumpkins,
delectable little peas, and dozens of other vegetables in this essential primer
on the subject.
Pumpkin
In this cheerfully-illustrated,
simply-presented book, children can learn about the growth cycle and many
varieties of pumpkins, and even how to plant their own. Award-winning
author Gail Gibbons also relates the special role pumpkins played in the first
Thanksgiving, the history behind carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns, and
how pumpkins are still part of our celebrations today.
The book features bold, clearly-labeled
illustrations, directions for drying seeds, and even how to carve funny or
scary faces into your pumpkin (with an adult's help), along with a fascinating
section on pumpkin facts and lore. Perfect for aspiring farmers and kids who
can't wait for Halloween!