Kate Mikoley

"Are you scared of a big storm? Or do you find thunder and lightning exciting? These two natural phenomena were the subject of stories for many ancient cultures, but today scientists know how they happen! In this book, readers learn too, including whether thunder or lightning comes first, which storms have the boom and flash, and the effect of climate change on thunderstorms. Fact boxes add relevant examples and key vocabulary terms, and diagrams...

"Depending on where you live, snow can be a typical part of winter or can shut down the city with just a few inches of the white stuff! Rain, too, may be a daily occurrence or very uncommon! Whatever the case may be, snow and rain form in interesting ways and can take many forms-big, wet flakes; soft raindrops; or a mix of both, or sleet! This book breaks it all down for struggling readers or those in need of review in achievable text. Full-color...

"Tornadoes are some of the coolest - and most destructive - weather phenomena. Some are tiny and just move a few hundred feet; some are huge and have a path of hundreds of miles! This book breaks down these incredible forces of nature for struggling readers or those in need of review on the topic. The achievable main text includes how tornadoes form, how they are measured, and some of the most destructive ever. Full-color photographs show readers...

"Jump! Dance! Shout! These exciting words are verbs, and verbs are imperative to the English language. In this accessible book, readers will learn how verbs are used in a sentence and why they are often vital to the structure of a sentence. Coherent text and full-color photographs will help readers find answers to questions that reinforce their understanding of key elementary language arts curricula. This volume is brimming with useful information...

Adjectives describe nouns and can make the things we say and read seem clearer. Readers will learn why talking about the blue house can be more helpful than just talking about the house. Useful exercises help readers gain skills that support key language arts concepts.

"Clouds can look different depending on the day: huge and billowing, streaky and wispy, or simply a blanket of gray. While some days don't have clouds at all! Kids know that clouds can affect their daily lives, but how do they form and what do the types of clouds mean for their soccer game or family picnic? This book covers all of that and more in achievable language perfect for struggling readers and those in need of some meteorological review"--...