Megan Cooley Peterson – författare

Alla har en relation till väder, men vad är det egentligen och hur förklarar man det på bästa sätt? Fakta om väder handlar om olika sorters väder och hur de uppstår. Varför är det varmt ibland och kallt ibland? Hur kommer det sig att vi har årstider? Och vad är egentligen skillnaden mellan väder och klimat? Svaren på dessa frågor och några fler, finns i Fakta om väder. Fakta om väder är en lättläst faktabok som vänder sig till läsovana barn och unga. Den innehåller lite text, mycket bilder och har ett enkelt språk. Här presenteras spännande och viktiga fakta om väder på ett lättläst och lockande sätt. Boken tar upp mycket som går att diskutera tillsammans om olika väderförhållanden. Alla har en relation till väder, och i den här boken får man också en förklaring på vad det är. I slutet finns en ordlista med förklaringar till de svårare ord som används i boken.Megan Cooley Peterson har alltid älskat att läsa och skriva. Hon har skrivit många faktaböcker för barn om allt ifrån vandringssägner till konstiga fakta om djur. Hon bor i Minnesota, USA med sin man och dotter.

Some climates are dry and some are wet. Some are cold and some are warm. But those words can describe weather too. Learn the difference between weather and climate. Find out how landforms and location can influence weather patterns.

Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time.

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. You'll see the animals in this book are far from drab and dull. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Lots of teeth. Long legs. Beady eyes. You'll see the animals in this book are far from cute and cuddly. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. You'll see the animals in this book are far from boring. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. You'll see the animals in this book are far from boring. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Big noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colours. The creatures in this book are far from the average animal you might see in your back garden. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Big noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colours. The creatures in this book are far from the average animal you might see in your back garden. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Think you know all about Bigfoot? Think again! This apelike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where does Bigfoot sleep? Does the furry beast have a massive stink? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike.

Think you know all about Bigfoot? Think again! This apelike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where does Bigfoot sleep? Does the furry beast have a massive stink? Uncover these exciting facts and more through entertaining photos and easy-to-read text that supports struggling readers and engages monster fans alike.

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia in the USA darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources and expertly levelled text.

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia in the USA darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources and expertly levelled text.

What was that strange light in the sky? No one knows! It’s an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Many UFOs turn out to be aeroplanes or clouds. But some people say aliens visit Earth in UFOs. Could that be true? Researchers use cameras, magnetic field sensors, telescopes, radar and other gear to find out. In this book, readers will get an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers and other advanced gear to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

What was that strange light in the sky? No one knows! It’s an unidentified flying object, or UFO. Many UFOs turn out to be aeroplanes or clouds. But some people say aliens visit Earth in UFOs. Could that be true? Researchers use cameras, magnetic field sensors, telescopes, radar and other gear to find out. In this book, readers will get an inside look at the high-tech tools used to study UFOs. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

Do aliens exist on another planet in the far reaches of space? Many people think so. How can we find these otherworldly beings? Experts and scientists use telescopes, cameras, rovers and other advanced gear to investigate. In this book, readers will get an inside look at all the high-tech tools hot on the trail of alien life. What is more, the carefully levelled text will ensure that even struggling and reluctant readers will succeed in reading and enjoying the book.

Think you know a lot about all things strange, mysterious and disturbing? Get ready to learn even more! From the lost city of Atlantis to famous missing people to the possible existence of Bigfoot, get ready to learn all about the world’s strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

Think you know a lot about rainforest animals? Prepare to learn even more about the crazy, cool animals that swing from the branches, swoop through the canopy and creep along the dark forest floor. You’ll be surprised how much you’ll discover in this totally terrific book of rainforest animal trivia.Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

Think you know a lot about all things strange, mysterious and disturbing? Get ready to learn even more! From the lost city of Atlantis to famous missing people to the possible existence of Bigfoot, get ready to learn all about the world’s strange and mysterious happenings that have baffled experts for years.Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

Do you love medieval history? Have you imagined what it would be like to live in a castle among royalty and knights? From odd recipes and disgusting toilet trivia to bizarre medical treatments, get the inside info about what life was really like in the Middle Ages in this amazing book of Middle Ages trivia.Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

Think you know all there is to know about paranormal mysteries? Prepare to learn even more! From ghost ships to UFOs to haunted dolls, discover tantalizing trivia about mysteries that have haunted humanity for hundreds of years in this totally spooky book of paranormal trivia.Dynamic design pairs with engaging photos and carefully levelled text to make the facts easy to read but hard to forget, making these books perfect for both on-level and struggling readers.

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Curious readers want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives were fearsome meat eaters and deadly predators. Their strong teeth and jaws could crush bone. Bold images, colourful maps, and interesting facts take readers back to a time when these mighty carnivores walked the earth.

You hear a loud creak and the lights flicker. Could it be a ghost? You don’t have to believe in ghosts to enjoy spine-tingling ghost stories! Get the details about ghosts that supposedly haunt Hampton Court Palace in England and the White House in Washington DC, USA, and discover a ghostly ship of the high seas.

You see a dark figure dart through the trees. Was it just your imagination? Or could it the bloodsucking chupacabra? Scary monster stories have been told since ancient times. Some of these monsters are from ancient myths. Others are said to be on the prowl today. Whatever the case, they’re all scary! Get all the details about the hairy bunyip said to live in Australian swamps, the minotaur of Ancient Greek myths, and more creepy monsters.

Imagine visiting an island covered with thousands of viper snakes. What would it be like to stroll past thousands of skeletons in the catacombs in Paris, France? Dare to discover more about some of the creepiest places around. These spooky places are sure to send chills up your spine!

Your heart pounds as your friend tells you a scary story about a headless ghost. Could it be true? Maybe not, but it’s still fun to hear! Scary stories come from all around the world. Take a deep breath and settle in to hear about a noisy ghost that was said to haunt an 11-year-old girl, a possessed doll, and more spine-chilling tales.