A must have guide to the whys and wherefores of weather in New Zealand. Sandra Carrod explains winds, clouds, rain, snow and all the other kinds of weather our fair country is subject to. Lots of activities for children to do throughout , as well as explanations of local weather patterns in the context of global concerns. Includes fantastic graphics that make understanding the text easier, accompanied by photographs, diagrams and drawings to further explains her succinct text.

Accolades

Winner of Storylines Notable New Zealand Books: Non Fiction 2008.
Shortlisted for LIANZA Children's Book Awards: Elsie Locke Medal for Non-Fiction 2008.
Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Non-Fiction Award 2008.

Author Biography

Sandra Carrod lives in New Zealand's South Island and has long wanted to show New Zealand children her amazing array of weather patterns in her adopted country.