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We Want Leaves! A Fall Chant

In this boisterous, rhyming plea, a trio of youngsters imagines the delights they'll enjoy once autumn arrives, from pumpkin patches to corn mazes to hayrides, and more! The colourful leaves can't arrive soon enough. But once the leaves start to fall, are the youngsters in for more than they bargained for? The artistic team behind We Want Snow! A Wintry Chant now brings readers young and old this joyous celebration of autumn's activities, recalling past pleasures and imagining more to come.

We Want Snow: A Wintry Chant

In this raucous, rhyming plea for snow, a group of youngsters imagines the cold weather delights they'll enjoy once winter arrives. From sledding down hills and skating on ponds to building snow forts and snowmen to sharing crackling fires and mugs of hot cocoa, they want snow and plenty of it! The snow can't arrive soon enough. But once the flakes start to fall, are the youngsters in for more than they bargained for? Readers young and old will enjoy this celebration of winter's snowy activities, recalling past pleasures and imagining future ones.

Weapons and Machines in Warfare

From the earliest days of warfare, the side with the most technologically advanced weapons was often the victor. From the two World Wars and the Cold War to Vietnam and the Gulf War, readers are taken on a tour of the history of military technology in the 20th century, examining the machines and weaponry that played an essential part in major victories. As they learn about the armored cars used in World War I, the cruise missiles developed during the Cold War, and many other innovations, they strengthen their understanding of both world history and the different areas of STEM.

Weapons of War

These engaging titles provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the weapons used in military combat around the world. Each title begins with a discussion of the featured weapon, its importance and use in battles, and how this has changed over time. This section is followed by almanac-style entries that highlight featured models of this weapon through history, including specifications and performance statistics, and contributions in battle.

Weather  

Weather (Scout)  

This series introduces readers to the science behind common kinds of weather. Each title defines and describes one type of weather and explains the process that causes it to appear.

Weather and Climate

This series explains how weather and weather forecasting works, explores different weather and climate phenomena and examines how people live with weather and climate in their regions.

Weather Forecast (Blastoff! Readers: Level 1)

Grab your umbrella, because it looks like rain is in the forecast! In this series, young readers will learn about different parts of the weather and how they can change the world around us. Each title features exciting special features to help readers understand the weather. Diagrams show how each weather event forms, and activity lists help readers see how weather affects people each day. A concluding question helps readers reflect on what they have learned!

Weather Forecast, The (Crabtree Roots)  

What is fog? Why does it snow? What makes the wind blow? Each book in The Weather Forecast series reveals for young readers what causes different kinds of weather. With engaging, full-page photographs alongside simple text and relevant sight words, each book explores a different kind of weather, while also building confidence in reading skills. Every book in this series also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Guide available.

Weather Makes Them Move (Bear Claw Books)  

Flying friends, gentle giants, and even teeny tiny insects are on the move! Why? It has to do with weather. Learn about the migration of animals that are spurred on to travel by changes in the weather. Colourful photos and carefully levelled text guide readers along on the journey.