Can it Rain Cats and Dogs?

Can it Rain Cats and Dogs?
By Melvin and Gilda Berger
Publisher/Date: Scholastic 1999
# of Pages: 47
Reading level: 3rd Grade
Genre: Scientific

Summary:

This book is all about different kinds of weather. It is in the format of questions and answers which is kind of fun. Some of the topics included are: what makes weather, sun, air, wind, temperature, global warming, rain, snow, hail, humidity, clouds, lightening, thunder, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes, and how meteorologists predict the weather. It's full of tons of information presented in a fun way with dramatic illustrations that kids should find interesting.

Who benefits from reading this book?

Those who are curious about all the different kinds of weather patterns would benefit from reading this book. It contains fun facts such as the coldest place on earth, the most destructive volcanic eruption, and the person who has been struck by lightening the most. Anyone who enjoys learning about the Earth's atmosphere and different weather patterns will like this book. Also, it could be used as a resource for a science project or something like that.

What conflicts/problems could this book possibly create?

I don't see how an educational book about the weather such as this could cause any problems. It's stating basic facts that can't be denied or rebutted.

My Reaction:

I liked the format in which the information was presented. In questions and answers to those question. I think a lot of the questions are ones that kids actually have and ask. It's very educational, and I think the illustrations really add to the information that the authors are trying to get across. The diagrams really helped me to understand the wind patterns of earth better. I think older kids curious about the weather will enjoy this book.