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Next Generation Science Standards Collection Development Proposal

Name: Nicky Fairless
Date: 13 August 2013
Project Title: NGSS Collection Proposal
Project Summary:
As the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are being incorporated into the K-12
curriculum beginning with the 2013-2014 school year, it is important the school library/media
center has the materials that support these standards. With a budget of $1500, the focus of this
proposal is to strengthen the core collection that addresses the section of MS-ESS2 Earths
Systems of the Next Generation Science Standards at the middle school level. The six objectives
within the MS-ESS2 Earths Systems section are:
MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earths materials and the flow of
energy that drives this process
MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes
have changed Earths surface at varying time and spatial scales
MS-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks,
continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions
MS-ESS2-4.Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earths systems
driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity
MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex
interactions of air masses results in changes in weather conditions
MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of
the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional
climates
Several educational resources have been utilized in an effort to gain the knowledge for making
suggestions for the collection. These resources include Titlewave.com, a Follett library resource,
Childrens Core Collection and Middle and Junior High Core Collection databases delivered by
EBCSO, as well as information found on retail bookseller sites, such as Barnes and Noble and
Amazon. In addition, reviews by Booklist and School Library Journal were also consulted. Each
of the six goals for the MS-ESS2 Earths Systems section of the NGSS has between four to nine
suggestions for new materials for even distribution across the topics.
The majority of the collection material suggestions are traditional books, as we do not have the
resources to procure ebooks as of yet. In addition, I have also suggested 2 DVDs that offer
information on the water cycle, as well as a two beautiful reference books titled, The
Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Change: a Complete Visual Guide by Juliane L. Fry, Hans
F. Graf, Richard Grotjahn, and Clive Saunders and Atlas of the World published by National
Geographic. While these reference books are on the more expensive side, I feel they will address
several NGSSs with one resource and offer the student a fantastic visual when studying weather
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and climate change and the terrains of the different continents. I anticipate having the option to
preview these resources before I make any final commitments.
In total, the number of new resources that will be acquired with the proposed budget of $1500
will be 39 new materials for the middle school library. The attached annotated bibliography for
the suggested resources can be found at the end of this proposal, and have a combined cost of
$1489.52. In addition to the annotated bibliography, each suggestion offers the recommended
grade levels the resource will serve, as well and the individual cost of the resource.
While purchasing new resources can be a strain on any budget, I feel that strengthening the
science resources will provide support for the Next Generation Science Standards our teachers
are introducing in our new curriculum.





























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MS-ESS2 Earths Systems
Annotated Bibliography for Suggested Materials

MS-ESS2-1. Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earths materials and the flow of energy that
drives this process.

1. Davis, Barbara J. Minerals, Rocks, and Soil. Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann-Raintree, 2010.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$31.43
This title shows . . . how minerals, soil, and rocks form. Publisher's note

Multiple colorful sidebars and large and small diagrams and photographs will help students to grasp the
fundamentals being discussed, and the easy but interesting science experiments will act as further
reinforcements. SLJ

2. Rocks & Minerals. New York: DK Publishing, 2008.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$29.99
This book is a guide to "rocks, fossils, minerals, precious metals, crystals, jewels and gemstones."
Readers "see rocks that have come from outer space, stalactites as old as dinosaurs, the strange and
beautiful shapes of natural crystals and priceless nuggets of gold, silver and platinum. Learn what the
Earth is made of and how its rocks were formed, how early humans made the first flint tools and how
diamonds and precious stones are cut, polished, and made into jewelry." (Publisher's note)

3. Faulkner, Rebecca. Sedimentary Rock. Chicago, Ill.: Raintree, 2007.
Grades 4 5 6
$31.43
This covers the Earth's structure, how these rocks are formed, fossils, and the various types. [The] book
includes quality color photographs and diagrams that do an exemplary job of expanding on the topics
covered. SLJ

4. Smithsonian. Extreme Rocks & Minerals! Q & A. New York: HarperCollins, 2007.
Grades 4 5 6
$17.99
This describes types of rocks and minerals, how they are formed, and how people use them.

It's hard to beat this title for a clear, accurate, and appealing survey. Illustrations are key to this subject,
and the range of crisp photos is excellent. SLJ



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5. Spilsbury, Richard, and Louise Spilsbury. Minerals. Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann, 2011.
Grades 4 5 6
$29.00
Enhanced by plenty of photos, digital paintings, and diagrams, [this examination] of [minerals treats its
topic] in unusual detail. [It] describes distinguishing characteristics, creation, history, . . . and human
uses in [a] central [narrative] with additional notes, suggestions for activities during walks outside, and
occasional thumbnail biographies of scientists in side boxes. [The] volume ends with a simple activity.
SLJ

6. Tomecek, Steve. Everything Rocks and Minerals. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic
Children's Books, 2011.
Grades 3 4 5 6
$25.90
A book about rocks and minerals.

Exploding with astounding full-color photographs and written in an appealing conversational tone, [this
book is] for every kid. . . . The [text] will keep kids interested and turning pages to discover more and
more facts. . . . [This] compelling, browseable, and completely engrossing [title] will delight readers. SLJ

MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed
Earths surface at varying time and spatial scales.

1. Fradin, Judy and Dennis. Volcanoes. Washington, DC: National Geographic Children's Books,
2007.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$26.90
This introduces readers to these violent eruptions, using eyewitness accounts to explain the history and
science involved. They begin with a report of the 1943 birth of a volcano in Paricutn, Mexico. . . .
Subsequent chapters describe other celebrated volcanoes, explain their causes and types, note the
benefits of these eruptions, and clarify how they are currently predicted. . . . Numerous clear, well-
chosen photographs and diagrams help to convey the great power of volcanic activity and the
consequences to humans. . . . This will be useful for report writers, and a fascinating pick for browsers.
Booklist

2. Gallant, Roy A. Dance of the Continents. New York: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2000.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$29.93
Describes the development of geological theory from the ancient Greek philosophers to the discovery of
plate tectonics, which explains the forming of geological structures

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This book is a good brief description of continental drift as it is now perceived by most geologists. Sci
Books Films


3. Grace, Catherine O'Neill. Forces of Nature: the Awesome Power of Volcanoes, Earthquakes, and
Tornadoes. Washington, DC: National Geographic Children's Books, 2004.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$17.95
A companion volume to the National Geographic film of the same title, this book presents the basics of
these phenomena with a focus on the work of four scientists who study them: Richard Herd, Marie
Edmonds, Ross Stein, and Joshua Wurman. . . . Outstanding color and black-and-white photos and
diagrams augment the very readable text. SLJ

4. Hinshaw, Dorothy. Shaping the Earth. New York: Clarion Books, 2000.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$18.00
Explains the forces that have created the geological features on the earth's surface

This concise, attractive volume succeeds in a daunting taskto present the history of Earth in 88 pages
of compelling, age-appropriate text. . . . William Muoz's full-color photographs, well-chosen and
reproduced, will draw young readers into the text. . . . A glossary and a list of further references,
including Web sites, are appended. Booklist

5. Saunders, Craig. What Is the Theory of Plate Tectonics? New York, N.Y.: Crabtree Pub Co, 2011.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$30.60
Shaping Modern Science explores some of the greatest scientific discoveries of our time and the people
and events behind them. Fascinating stories reveal the difficulties scientists faced as they challenged
existing beliefs and worked to advance scientific understanding.

6. Snedden, Robert. Earth's Shifting Surface. Chicago, Ill.: Heinemann-Raintree, 2010.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$41.43
Explains how the surface of Earth is constantly moving . . . [and] what causes the movements in Earth's
crust. Publisher's note

Multiple colorful sidebars and large and small diagrams and photographs will help students to grasp the
fundamentals being discussed, and the easy but interesting science experiments will act as further
reinforcements. SLJ


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MS-ESS2-3. Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and
seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions.

1. Arnold, Caroline Global Warming and the Dinosaurs: Fossil Discoveries at the Poles. New York:
Clarion Books, 2009.
Grades 4 5 6
$17
Arnold tallies recent fossil discoveries inside or close to the Arctic and Antarctic Circles proving that
dinosaurs weren't just tropical animals but could adapt to cold climates and long nights too. Kirkus

The best of Caple's watercolors . . . convincingly portray individual animals while creating beautiful
effects with fine-textured surfaces and suffused light. . . . [This is a] clearly written, informative, and
handsome book. Booklist
2. Berger, Lee, and Marc Aronson. The Skull in the Rock: How a Scientist, a Boy, and Google Earth
Opened a New Window On Human Origins. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Children's
Books, 2012.
Grades 5 6 7 8 9 10
$18.95
This book by Marc Aronson and Lee R. Berger tells the story of how "in 2008 [Berger]--with the help of
his curious 9-year-old son--discovered two remarkably well preserved, two-million-year-old fossils . . .
known as 'Australopithecus sediba'; a previously unknown species of ape-like creatures that may have
been a direct ancestor of modern humans." (Publisher's note)
3. Hynes, Margaret. Rocks & Fossils. Boston: Kingfisher, 2006.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$12.95
This covers the history of rock, . . . the minerals that make them, and . . . their different uses, from
building materials to pigments for paints and dyes. The formation of fossils is also explained. Publisher's
note

4. Mallory, Ken. Adventure Beneath the Sea: Seven Days in an Underwater Laboratory. Honesdale,
PA: Boyds Mills Press, 2010.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$18.95
The author invites readers to squeeze into Aquarius, a venerable science-station habitat resting on the
sea floor at a depth of 60 feet in the Florida Keys. The readable text explains the complexities of training
for a weeklong stay, the aims of the scientists on the team, and what it is like to spend 24/7 in squashed
companionship in a 43' 9' cylinder as part of a crew of seven. . . . Sidebars contain interesting
information. . . . Full-color photos abound. SLJ


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5. Lindop, Laurie. Venturing the Deep Sea. Minneapolis: Twenty-First Century Books (CT), 2006.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$27.93
Comparing exploration of the ocean with that of outer space, Lindop covers the equipment used and
knowledge sought by underwater biologists and geologists. She presents the different zones of the sea,
traces the development of diving equipment, and describes a typical dive. Topics include the mid-ocean
ridge, plate tectonics, and continental drift; hydrothermal vents; bioluminescence; underwater cameras;
and deep-sea remotely operated robot explorers. SLJ

The science is intriguing here. . . . The photos of undersea projects, creatures, weird cave and
underwater tube formations are all intriguing. Voice Youth Advocates

6. National Geographic Maps for the Book and National Geographic Maps. Atlas of the World. 9th
ed. Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2011.
Grades 5 6 7 8 9 10
$175
The National Geographic Society presents more than 80 large-format color maps grouped by continent
portraying the world with detailed, digitally painted terrain modeling. Each continent is introduced by
satellite, political, and physical maps. Political maps for regions and specific countries follow. Libr J
7. Pipe, Jim. Earth's Rocks and Fossils. North American ed. Pleasantville, NY: Gareth Stevens
Publishing, 2008.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$25.27
People today can never know exactly what was happening on Earth many millions of years ago, but
rocks and fossils have helped scientists learn a great deal. From rocks that have been carved by erosion
to skeletons of early humans, rocks and fossils help show us the ways Earth has changed-and what is in
store for the future.

8. Stille, Darlene R. Great Shakes: the Science of Earthquakes. Minneapolis, Minn.: Compass Point
Books, 2009.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$27.93
This is an accessible, technically accurate introduction to [earthquakes]. . . . In addition to the ludic
writing, this slim volume offers . . . readers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of
earthquakes, including the effects, plate tectonics, fault systems, seismic waves, forecasting, and safer
building designs. . . . The many charts and graphs enrich the volume and clarify technical issues. Sci
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9. Britannica Editorial, Britannica Student Atlas: a Colorful, Engaging World Atlas for Grades 5-8
(publication place: Encyclopedia Britannica, Incorporated, 2008)
Grades 5 6 7 8
$29.95
This colorful, well-organized atlas is designed to appeal to the Google generation. It adopts the clean,
graphics-heavy look of a good Web site. . . . About Our World provides physical and political overviews
and includes a staggering number of specialty maps that show everything from world forest cover to
land use and from distributions of religions to major mineral deposits. Each continent receives its own
series of more detailed presentations. . . . The real marvel of this information-packed resource is that its
creators have managed to make it so accessible and visually interesting, while keeping the page count
backpack-friendly. SLJ

MS-ESS2-4.Develop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earths systems driven
by energy from the sun and the force of gravity

1. Bauman, Amy. Earth's Water Cycle. North American ed. Pleasantville, NY: Gareth Stevens
Publishing, 2008.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$ $15.71
The blue planet -- Water, water everywhere -- Water in action -- Saving water. Simple text, facts,
photographs, diagrams, and related activities describe the water cycle and explain how it affects Earth.

2. Chow, Valerie, Drew Horton, Richard Soto (Producers), & Burrud, John (Director). (2006). The
Water Cycle [DVD]. United States: Schlessinger Media.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$39.95
Examines the structure and history of Earth from the perspective of visitors from a distant galaxy,
focusing on the water cycle and the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation; features
a visit to a desalination plant; and includes a demonstration of how an artesian well works.
3. Committee on Hydrologic Impacts of Forest, Water Science, Technology Board, Division on
Earth, Life Studies, and National Research Council of the National Academies Management.
Hydrologic Effects of a Changing Forest Landscape. Washington, D.C.: National Academies Press,
2008.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$41.30
Includes bibliographical references (p. 113-142).;Forests, water, and people -- Forests and water
management in the United States -- Forest disturbance and management effects on hydrology -- From
principles to prediction : research needs for forest hydrology and management -- Recommendations for
forests and water in the twenty-first century -- Appendixes.
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4. Gardner, Robert. Earth's Cycles: Green Science Projects About the Water Cycle, Photosynthesis,
and More (team Green Science Projects). Berkeley Heights, NJ: Enslow Publishers, 2011.
Grades 6 7 8
$24.00
Includes bibliographical references (p. 110) and index. Provides information about Earth's cycles and
includes step-by-step instructions for experiments that teach about solar, carbon and oxygen, water,
nitrogen, phosphorus, and population cycles.

5. Floods, Fronts and the Water Cycle. DVD. Directed by New Dimension Media. 2005.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$49.00
Features live-action footage of storms and floods around the world, and explains the role of the water
cycle, fronts, and wind currents in creating these weather phenomena.

6. Bremond, Olivier and Breton, Pascal (Producers). Rouvre, Charles-Antoine de (Director). (2007).
The Water Cycle & Cloud Formation[DVD]. United States: New Dimension Media.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$49.00
Combines live action sequences with animations to describe the water cycle and examine how clouds
are formed. Includes teacher's guide.

7. Philip, Ball. H2o. Una Biografa Del Agua (coleccion Noema) (spanish Edition). Fondo de Cultura
Econmica, 2010.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$29.76
One of the four elements of classical antiquity, water is central to the environment of our planet. Philip
Ball writes of water's origins, history, and unique physical character. As a geological agent, water shapes
mountains, canyons, and coastlines, and when unleashed in hurricanes and floods its destructive power
is awesome. Ball's provocative exploration of water on other planets highlights the possibilities of life
beyond Earth. It also examines the grim realities of depletion of natural resources and its effects on the
availability of water in the twenty-first century.







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MS-ESS2-5. Collect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air
masses results in changes in weather conditions.

1. Bailey, Gerry. Fragile Planet. New York: Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2011.
Grades 4 5 6
$31.95
This well-designed [book]. . . . discusses natural events and disasters, such as avalanches, earthquakes,
floods, hurricanes, lightning, volcanoes, and windstorms. . . . The many large, colorful photos will engage
readers and assist them in understanding the important concepts introduced. SLJ
2. Birch, Robin. Watching Weather. New York: Benchmark Books, 2009.
Grades 4 5 6
$28.50

Discusses why people watch weather, what they observe, how they collect data, and what that data
can tell us. Publisher's note

3. Fleisher, Paul. Doppler Radar, Satellites, and Computer Models: the Science of Weather
Forecasting. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 2011.
Grades 4 5 6
$29.27

This describes how scientists predict the weather, the tools and instruments that help them make
forecasts, and how far in advance can they make good predictions.

Chapters are well-organized and contain clear explanations. The crisp layout contains plenty of
captioned photos and diagrams, as well as sidebars that feature interesting facts and suggestions for
observations readers can record in their backyards. Horn Book Guide

4. Fry, Juliane L., Hans-F Graf, Richard Grotjahn, and Clive Saunders. The Encyclopedia of Weather
and Climate Change: a Complete Visual Guide. Berkeley, Calif.: University of California Press,
2010.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$258.17
Despite the inadequacies of the temperature measurement network, there is little doubt that much of
the Earth has been undergoing a moderate warming since about the start of the 20th century, although
this warming has been more pronounced in some areas, and it wavered in mid-century. A critical
question facing mankind is: Has this global warming been primarily due to natural fluctuations (e.g.
increases in total solar irradiance (TSI) coupled to positive feedback effects, changes in ocean heat
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transport flows, or other variations) or anthropogenic impacts (primarily greenhouse gas production)?
Global warming alarmists believe that the increases in 20th century temperatures are mainly due to
increases in greenhouse gases and offer the "hockey stick" picture of global temperature history as
evidence of the uniqueness of the 20th century. Nay-sayers dispute these predictions, claiming that the
recent rise in temperature has significant regional exceptions, and is likely to be just another in a series
of natural fluctuations in climate, not associated with greenhouse gases. They place little faith in climate
models, and claim that the "hockey stick" picture of global temperature history is a "fraud" approaching
the dimensions of cold fusion. Published books on global warming and climate change tend to reflect
the views of either the alarmists or the nay-sayers. They often start with the conclusion and then
attempt to build the case by selecting or analyzing the data to support their thesis, e.g. global warming
as a great threat or global warming as a fiction. In this book Donald Rapp attempts to assess the
evidence in an objective way. Although he is not a climate scientist by profession, very few climate
scientists have taken a broad systems view of the problem of global warming. Donald Rapp is a
professional systems engineer, having taught in universities for 14 years and with over 25 years'
experience managing various programs for NASA. His experience has required the ability to move into a
highly technical field, assimilate the content, organize the knowledge base and succinctly describe the
field, its content, its unresolved issues and achievements. This is precisely what Donald Rapp does in this
book in relation to global climate change. As such his approach is refreshingly different.

5. Pittock, A. Barrie. Climate Change: Turning up the Heat. Sterling, VA: Routledge, 2005.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$40.00
Is climate change really happening and does it matter?The answer from the scientific community is a
resounding yes, yet debates about the reality of climate change and what measures to take are slowing
our response. Barrie Pittock, one of the world's leading climate researchers, argues that we need to act
urgently to avoid increasingly severe climate change.He looks at the controversy around global warming
and other predicted changes, examining the scientific basis of the changes observed to date, how they
relate to natural variations and why the evidence points to larger changes later this century. The effect
of these changes on our natural systems and our lifestyles will be considerable and could include wild
weather, shifts in global ocean circulation, decreases in crop yields and sea-level rises. But the impacts
won't be distributed evenly: some countries will suffer more than others.Climate Change: Turning up the
Heat explains how our attitudes to risk and uncertainty constant companions in life influence our
decision making and, ultimately, how much we and future generations stand to lose from rapid climate
change. It outlines the current concerns of the major international players and reviews the response to
date, detailing national interests. Importantly, it shows there is real hope of managing climate change
and minimising the risk of disaster if we step up efforts to develop and apply innovative technological
and policy solutions.

6. Climate Central. Global Weirdness: Severe Storms, Deadly Heat Waves, Relentless Drought,
Rising Seas and the Weather of the Future. New York: Pantheon, 2012.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$19.56
Global Weirdness summarizes everything we know about the science of climate change, explains what is
likely to happen to the climate in the future, and lays out, in practical terms, what we can do to avoid
further shifts. In fifty easy-to-read entries, Climate Central tackles basic questions such as:
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-Is climate ever normal?
-Why and how do fossil-fuel burning and other human practices produce greenhouse gases?
-What natural forces have caused climate change in the past?
-What risks does climate change pose for human health?
-What accounts for the diminishment of mountain glaciers and small ice caps around the world since
1850?
-What are the economic costs and benefits of reducing carbon emissions?
Illustrated throughout with clarifying graphics, Global Weirdness enlarges our understanding of how
climate change affects our daily lives, and arms us with the incontrovertible facts we need to make
informed decisions about the future of the planet, and of humankind.

7. Cullen, Heidi. The Weather of the Future: Heat Waves, Extreme Storms, and Other Scenes from a
Climate-Changed Planet. Reprint ed. United States: Harper Perennial, 2011.
Grades 5 6 7 8
Dr. Heidi Cullen, one of the world's foremost climatologists and environmental journalists, offers a new
way of viewing the climate-change phenomenon, not as some future event but as something happening
right now in our own backyard. In this groundbreaking, provocative work, Dr. Cullen combines the latest
scientific research with state-of-the-art climate-model projections to create climate-change scenarios
for seven of the most at-risk locations around the globe. From the Central Valley of California, where
coming droughts will jeopardize the entire state's water supply, to New York City, whose infrastructure
is extremely vulnerable to even a relatively weak Category 3 hurricane, to Greenland, where warmer
temperatures will give access to mineral wealth buried beneath ice sheets for millennia, Cullen
illustrates how, if left unabated, climate change will transform every corner of the world by
midcentury'and no two regions will be affected in quite the same way.

8. Sohn, Emily, and Erin Ash Sullivan. Weather and the Water Cycle: Will It Rain? Chicago, Ill.:
Norwood House Press, 2012.
Grades 4 5 6 7
$23.94
People want to predict the weather for many reasons. Farmers need to know when to plant their crops.
Athletes look to see if their games will be rained out. How does the weather affect your daily life? In this
book, you will learn the best ways to predict weather. You will also solve a puzzle in which you decide
the best way to make your own forecast!


MS-ESS2-6. Develop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause
patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates.
1. Birch, Robin. Extreme Weather. New York: Marshall Cavendish Children's Books, 2009.
Grades 4 5 6
$28.50
Discusses extreme weather conditions, what causes them, and the dangers they pose. Publisher's note

2. Evans, Bill. It's Raining Fish and Spiders. New York, NY: Forge Books, 2012.
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Grades 5 6 7 8
$18.99
This book offers "information, lists, and accounts of personal experiences involving extreme weather by
meteorologist and TV personality [Bill] Evans. Included are sections on tornadoes, hurricanes, and
blizzards, with a good amount of information on each and . . . photos and diagrams sprinkled
throughout." (Booklist)

3. Fry, Juliane L., Hans-F Graf, Richard Grotjahn, and Clive Saunders. The Encyclopedia of Weather
and Climate Change: a Complete Visual Guide. Berkeley, Calif.: University of California Press,
2010.
Grades 5 6 7 8
$39.95
This beautiful, comprehensive, and up-to-date volume covers in amazing depth all aspects of the world's
weather. Liberally illustrated with more than 2,000 color photographs, supplemental maps, diagrams,
and other images,The Encyclopedia of Weather and Climate Changetakes the reader beyond simple
definitions to explore where weather comes from and the roles played by oceans and water cycles, and
explains such related phenomena as the shaping of landforms, the creation of biological provinces, and
the lasting ramifications of climate change. It also discusses how humans have survived and adapted in
extreme climates like deserts, jungles, and icy regions. Each of the book's six sections is written and
vetted by a different expert. "Engine" discusses what weather is, the solar powerhouse that supplies it,
and Earth's atmospheric systems and seasons. "Action" delves into the dynamics of various weather
forms. "Extremes" covers blizzards, heat waves, wildfires, and more. "Watching" tracks how weather is
measured, mapped, monitored, and forecast. "Climate" delineates the continental climate zones and
describes the plant, animal, and human adaptations for each. "Change" considers the history of climate
change--ice ages, dinosaur extinction, melting glaciers, human impact, and more--and what we can
expect in the future.

4. Jennings, Terry. Extreme Weather. Mankato, MN: Smart Apple Media, 2010.
Grades 4 5 6
$28.50
This book explains how extreme weather conditions can have devastating effects on our lives.

Chapters are labeled as Case Study or Science Report, making the presentation lively. The concise
explanations include just the right number of examples and clear diagrams, and have perfect color
photo accompaniments. SLJ