Georgia Amson-Bradshaw - Seasons

Published in 2020 by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. 29 East 21st Street, New York, NY 10010 Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Amson-Bradshaw, Georgia. Title: Seasons / Georgia Amson-Bradshaw. Description: New York: PowerKids Press, 2020. | Series: Boom science | Includes glossary and index. Identifiers: ISBN 9781725303850 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781725303874 (library bound) | ISBN 9781725303867 (6pack) Subjects: LCSH: Seasons--Juvenile literature.

Classification: LCC QB637.4 A56 2020 | DDC 508.2--dc23 Copyright 2020 Wayland, a division of Hachette Childrens Group Series Editor: Georgia Amson-Bradshaw Series Designer: Rocket Design (East Anglia) Ltd Picture acknowledgements: Images from b All illustrations on pages by Steve Evans All design elements from Shutterstock. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer. Manufactured in the United States of America CPSIA Compliance Information: Batch CSPK19: For Further Information contact Rosen Publishing, New York, New York at 1-800-237-9932. CONTENTS CHANGING SEASONS Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are all seasons.FOUR SEASONS Lots of countries around the world have four seasons. WET AND DRY Some countries near Earths middle stay warm all year round. WET AND DRY Some countries near Earths middle stay warm all year round.

They have just two seasons: a rainy season and a dry season. REASON FOR THE SEASONS Earth is a big ball that moves around the sun in space. It takes Earth one year to circle around the sun. At certain times of year, different parts of Earth are closer to the sun. This is what causes the four seasons. SUMMER HERE, WINTER THERE The seasons dont happen at the same time all over the world.

When it is summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere. When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is summer in the Southern Hemisphere. SPRING In spring, the days get longer and the weather gets warmer.SPRING TO LIFE After the cold, dark winter, nature starts to come to life again in the spring. The temperature begins to rise and there is more daylight. LONGER DAYS During spring, the days get longer and the nights get shorter. For one day in spring, night and day are exactly the same length.

We call this the . It happens in March in the Northern Hemisphere, and in September in the Southern Hemisphere. APRIL SHOWERS The weather in spring can change a lot. Some days are warm and sunny, but the weather can quickly become cold and windy. Spring often brings rain showers. Wow! Spring gets its name from springing time, which was the old name for the season.

It is the time when new plants spring from the earth. HIDE AND SEEK When the weather is rainy and sunny at the same time, it can create a very special effect. Do you know what it is? Can you spot one hiding? Answer on . YOUR TURN ! MAKE A RAIN GAUGEMeasure how much rain falls each day in spring with a homemade rain gauge. Youll need:STEP ONE Cut off the tapered top part of the bottle. This can be tricky, so ask an adult to do this part.

Place the cut-off part upside down, inside the main body of the bottle. STEP TWO Using the ruler and the permanent marker, mark a scale up the side of the bottle in centimeters, starting at the bottom. STEP THREE Take your rain gauge outside. Ensure it wont blow over by burying the bottom part a few inches (cm) into the ground. STEP FOUR After it has rained, check to see how far up the scale the water has risen. Empty out the water and replace your rain gauge, ready to begin recording again.

Keep a record of how many centimeters of rain fall each day.

SUMMERSummer is the warmest season of the year.HEATING UP In summer, everything is bursting with life. Bees buzz about, birds chirp and chatter in the trees, and flowers bloom in the hot sun. June, July, and August are the main summer months in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere, the main summer months are December, January, and February. SUMMER SUN The weather in summer is often hot and sunny.

Some days have a gentle . As well as hot sunshine, summer can bring dramatic storms with thunder and lightning. SUMMER SOLSTICE Long summer days are perfect for picnics! The longest day of the year is called the , or midsummer. STAYING SAFE It feels great to play outside in the sunshine, but its important to stay safe. Always wear sunscreen to keep your skin from burning.

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