What Are Clouds?- Usborne Lift-the-Flap Very First Questions and Answers

Synopsis

Discover what clouds are made of, why storm clouds flash and boom, how tornadoes happen and what makes a rainbow. With lots of flaps to lift, this delightful book encourages children to explore clouds for themselves, spotting shapes in the sky, looking at the simple science behind them and learning a few cloud myths along the way.

Summary

This book, What Are Clouds?, is an excellent way for young children to understand basic concepts of the weather. The book is filled with vivid illustrations, engaging questions, and answers that will captivate readers.

In the first chapter, readers will learn what clouds are and where they come from. The book will explain how moisture in the air condenses on dust particles and forms clouds. It will explain how certain clouds rise in the air and form different shapes and shades, and will also discuss the types of clouds such as cirrus, stratus, and cumulus clouds.

The second chapter focuses on explaining rain and how it forms. By lifting flaps, readers can explore the water cycle, where water is evaporated, rises, cools, and forms clouds before precipitating out of the sky as rain. It also discusses the different forms of precipitation such as rain, snow, and hail. Readers can lift the flaps to explore these different forms.

The third chapter talks about wind and storms. It explains what wind is and the different types of storms such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. It also discusses how these storms form and the damaging winds they can create. By lifting flaps, readers can explore more closely the various phases of each type of storm.

The fourth chapter is all about the sun. It explains the role the sun plays in our lives, from warming the planet to allowing us to enjoy sunshine. Readers will also learn about solar energy and how wind and solar energy can be used for energy and electricity.

The fifth chapter covers seasons and climate. It explains the difference between the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter and how temperatures can differ in different parts of the world. It also explains what climate is and how climate change affects us all.

The book ends with a final summary, where readers can see how all the elements of weather—clouds, rain, wind, sun, and seasons—all work together to make our planet unique.

What Are Clouds? is an excellent introduction to the world of weather for young children. The vivid illustrations, engaging questions, and explanatory answers make learning about weather a fun and interesting experience.