Nature Studies: Weather
22 videos
Updated 4 months ago
This playlist focuses on stories that have a weather focus to them. This is not an official topic in the Well-Educated Heart rotation.
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Weather Forecasting
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten and illustrated by Gail Gibbons. The book provides an introduction to the concept of weather forecasting, explaining how forecasters work in a weather station to track and gauge the constant changes in the weather. -
The Wind Thief
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Judi Barrett and illustrated by Diane Dawson. The story revolves around the wind, which desires its own special hat and manages to acquire it with a puff. -
The Gates of the Wind
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Kathryn Lasky and illustrated by Janet Stevens. The story follows Gamma Lee, who leaves her peaceful village to journey to the mountains and a place called the Gates of the Wind, where she and the wind battle each other until they learn to live together. -
Little Raindrop
OOak School of KnowledgePublished by Autumn Publishing. A story that follows the journey of a raindrop as it travels from the sky, through the earth, and back again, introducing children to the water cycle. The book is suitable for young readers and is part of the Nature Stories collection, which aims to ignite young minds with wonder and curiosity about the natural world. -
Months of the Year
OOak School of KnowledgeAuthorised by Schofield & Sims Ltd. under First Impressions series. An illustrated book that introduces young children to wonders of our world. -
Snowflake Bentley
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian. The book tells the true story of Wilson Bentley, a farmer from Vermont who became known as "Snowflake" Bentley for his fascination with snowflakes and his pioneering work in photographing them. -
Rain, Where Do You Come From
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Francesca Grazzini and illustrated by Chiara Carrer. The book is designed to educate young readers about the origins of rain through engaging dialogue and vivid illustrations. It uses a narrative approach where a child-like curiosity drives the exploration of natural phenomena related to rainfall, making it both informative and accessible for young minds. -
Winter Solstice
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Ellen Jackson and illustrated by Jan Davey Ellis. The book introduces the concept of the winter solstice, which is the shortest day of the year and marks the beginning of the coldest, darkest season. It explores the scientific reasons behind this phenomenon and highlights how various cultures throughout history have celebrated it. The book also explains how to demonstrate the Earth's tilt using an orange and a flashlight, connecting ancient solstice practices to modern customs associated with Christmas and Hanukkah. Additionally, it includes an adaptation of a Cherokee creation tale, providing a cultural and historical perspective on the solstice. -
A New Beginning: Celebrating the Spring Equinox
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten by Wendy Pfeffer and illustrated by Linda Bleck. The book introduces the concept of the spring equinox and explores how different cultures celebrate this event. It covers various cultural traditions, including those of the Mayans, Chinese, Iranians, Jews, Native Americans, and Christians, explaining how they welcome the arrival of spring and the significance of their celebrations. The book also includes information about the scientific aspects of the spring equinox, such as the Earth's rotation and its relation to the sun. -
Feel the Wind
OOak School of KnowledgeWritten and illustrated by Arthur Dorros. The book introduces young readers to the concept of wind, explaining what causes it, how it affects the weather, and how it can be used to help us.