Don't get caught wearing flip flops in the snow! Knowing about the climate of different places will prepare you for any kind of weather. Take a trip from the equator to the polar regions of Earth and learn about the different climate zones in this exciting book. Teach third-grade students about the distinct features of climate zones categorized by latitudinal location. In this high-interest informational text filled with engaging photographs, students will enjoy exploring nonliving features that affect climate development, climate's effects on living things, and the patterns of climate change recently identified by scientists. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity is included at the end of the book, providing students with an opportunity to apply what they've learned in the text. Helpful diagrams and text features, such as a glossary and index, are also included to improve content-area literacy and support STEM education.

 

This book is part of a book series called Science Readers-Content And Literacy .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Teacher Created Materials, Inc .

Torrey Maloof has worked in educational publishing for more than eight years. She specializes in products for the content areas of social studies, science, math, and technology. She is currently a freelance editor and author.