Understanding wild weather
The book introduces facts about some of the fiercest weather conditions and names several forms of weather, from storm clouds and lightning to floods and drought.Exploratory / explanatoryExploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.Exploratory / explanatory: the book explains or explores the subject without an established evaluative position.How the book presents it: Its stated purpose is informational: it presents weather facts and supports nonfiction reading, while energetic wording and photo illustrations may make the subject vivid.
Talk about: How clearly does the book distinguish different weather conditions and explain what makes them different?