Monday, 10 March 2008

Weather watch New Zealand

By Sandra Carrod, published by Reed 2007

Why is the West Coast so wet? Why is Wellington so windy? Why is Auckland’s weather so changeable?

Here at last is a weather book with all NZ content. A large format book, it is attractively set out and generously illustrated with diagrams and photographs (all NZ). Interesting facts and explanations are accompanied by simple practical activities.

A two-page map of NZ on which the chapters are rearranged according to location follows the contents page. A detailed index completes the package.

This is a great book, which would be enjoyed by all young NZ weather watchers and, has also been shortlisted in the non-fiction section of the New Zealand Post Awards for Children and Young People.

Reviewed by Melva

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think it is a good idea to have a book on our NZ weather and I have already obtained it for our school library.

EnnaVic said...

This is a superb book - I bought it for my kids late last year and the two that read have read it cover to cover.

Anonymous said...

A Very good and informatuive book. There are activities for you to do and i think you can learn alot

fran said...

I found this book very interesting and informative with great pictures and photographs with a nice layout. It is also easy to understand. I think this book would be suitable for junior and middle school students.