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Published in the United States of America
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Felix, Rebecca, 1984
Hows the weather in summer? / by Rebecca Felix.
pages cm -- (Lets look at summer)
Includes index.
Audience: 006.
Audience: K-3.
ISBN 978-1-63137-596-5 (hardcover) -- ISBN 978-1-63137-641-2 (pbk.)
-- ISBN 978-1-63137-686-3 (pdf ebook) -- ISBN 978-1-63137-731-0 (hosted
ebook)
1. Summer--Juvenile literature. 2. Weather--Juvenile literature. I. Title. II.
Series: Felix, Rebecca, 1984- Lets look at summer.
QB637.6.F44 2014 551.6--dc23
ISBN-13: 978-1-68444-424-3 (e-book)
2014004447
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Synchred Read-Along Version by:
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Summer Is Here
Summer is here. Weather
gets warmer.
Sun and Heat
The sun is out longer each
day. This makes it hot.
The northern part of Earth tilts
toward the sun. The suns rays
hit it more directly. This also
makes it hot.
Keeping Cool
People spend more time
outside. They find ways to
keep cool.
What Do You See?
What kind of animal is this?
Many animals become active.
Some hide to keep cool.
What Do You See?
Where is the lightning?
Storms
There are many thunderstorms
in summer.
Growing Plants
Rain from storms helps
plants grow.
What Do You See?
Which fruit is this?
Sun and heat help, too. Many
fruits ripen.
Soon, weather cools. What
season is next?
Find Out More
BOOK
Latta, Sara L. Why Is It Summer ? Berkeley Heights, NJ:
Enslow, 2012.
WEB SITE
SeasonsTurtle Diary
www.turtlediary.com/kindergarten-games/science-games/
seasons.html
Watch a video about the weather in all four seasons and
how people adapt to it.
Glossary
active (AK-tiv) busy, with a lot of energy
directly (duh-REKT-lee) straight from one point to another
rays (RAYZ) thin beams of light from the sun
ripen (RYPE-in) to become ready to eat
tilts (TILTS) leans or tips to one side
Home and School Connection
Use this list of words from the book to help your child become
a better reader. Word games and writing activities can help
beginning readers reinforce literacy skills.
active
animals
become
cool
day
directly
each
Earth
fruit
grow
heat
helps
hide
hit