Young World 1, Unit 4: Throughout the Year

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Snowflake Bentley, by Jacqueline Briggs Martin

Caldecott Medal Winner

The fascinating true story of Wilson Bentley who patiently persevered to find a way to photograph snowflakes and to ultimately show their beauty and uniqueness. (Lexile 830L) ^{what is this?}

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The Long Winter, by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Newbery Honor Award

Historical fiction - During the winter of 1880-81, the town of DeSmet in the Dakota Territory is covered is snow up to the rooftops and food supplies run dangerously low. The sixth book in the beloved “Little House” Series. (Lexile 790L) ^{what is this?}

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On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World’s Weather, by Marilyn Singer

Weather on the same day in 17 different places from the Poles to the equator. A great way to discuss how both latitude and geography affect the weather. (Lexile AD810L) ^{what is this?}

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Everything Weather, National Geographic

Lots of amazing National Geographic photos of fascinating weather phenomenon. (Lexile 950L) ^{what is this?}

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Hurricane & Tornado, DK Eyewitness

The DK Eyewitness books contain lots of facts and amazing photos. Great for kids at any age-level and for adults, too. (Lexile 1090L) ^{what is this?}

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The Magic School Bus, Inside a Hurricane, by Joanna Cole

The Magic School Bus books provide a fictional storyline about Ms Frizzle, an eccentric teacher who takes her class on a transforming school bus. In this book, the class takes a ride on the bus and experiences a hurricane firsthand. (Lexile 600L) ^{what is this?}

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Next Time you See a Cloud, by Emily Morgan

summary here. (Lexile 980L) ^{what is this?}

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The Reasons for Seasons, Gail Gibbons

summary here. (Lexile AD620L) ^{what is this?}

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DK- Eyewitness Weather

A useful introduction to all things weather-related with fantastic photographs.

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Extension Booklet

An extension booklet covering common and proper nouns, conjunctions, homophones, and other grammar and spelling topics has been designed to be used with this unit. Available by contacting Theresa Jäger at [email protected]. <!–stackedit_data: eyJoaXN0b3J5IjpbMjQ0ODc1NzEsLTExOTM4NzQ2MDIsNzA2OD k3Nzc1LDE0MDk3ODk2MjYsNTMyMjA5MjMwLDk4MDM5NDA3NSw5 MjI1NjQxNDEsMTMzODI0Njk3OCwxMzA0NDA1NzM2LDM1MDE2MD c5NCwtMzI2MTMwNzQ3LC0zMDgzODk4MjksMTI2NzM5NDExMywz NDYzOTg0OTEsLTIxOTI4MzMxNCwtODcxODEzNzAzLDE4OTA1NT EwMTgsMTc4NDA3Mzg4NSw4OTkzNTc3NzksLTc3MjMyNDQwNV19

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