Why Does It Rain?
The library of why? Series
What’s inside...
This book provides clear, scientific answers to common weather-related questions such as 'What is the atmosphere?', 'How does water get into the clouds?', 'What makes lightning happen?', and 'What is the water cycle?'. It covers topics like evaporation, condensation, the water cycle, our atmosphere, and the electricity behind thunder and lightning, explaining these concepts in accessible language for students. Additionally, it addresses broader questions like 'Why is the sky blue?' and 'Why does the ocean have tides?', linking them to physical, natural, and life science curricula and explaining universal phenomena.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-10
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think happens in the clouds before it starts to rain?
Can you describe how the rain makes the earth smell or look?
Why is rain important for plants and animals?
How do you feel when you see rain outside your window?
Can you imagine a world without rain? What would it be like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to look out the window during a rainy day and describe what they see and hear.
Discuss the water cycle briefly and relate it to the rain's role in nurturing plants and the environment.
Listen to the sound of rain together, either in real life or via recordings, and discuss the emotions it evokes.
After reading, work together with your child to draw a rain-inspired picture or write a short rain poem.
Ask your child to explain the concept of rain to a toy or pet, reinforcing their understanding and encouraging empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The protagonist's persistent questioning about weather patterns drives the narrative, showcasing a natural curiosity about the world.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions about their surroundings and seek answers, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Understanding Nature
Explanation: Through simple, engaging explanations, children learn why rain occurs, touching on concepts like evaporation and condensation.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and respect natural processes, and promotes environmental awareness from a young age.
Example Lesson: Patience and Observation
Explanation: The character waits and observes changes in the weather, learning to be patient.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of patience and careful observation in daily life, reinforcing the benefits of waiting for natural outcomes.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: The book explores how different conditions lead to rain, providing clear examples of cause and effect.
Real-World Application: Aids in developing critical thinking skills as children begin to understand how actions and conditions lead to specific results.
Example Lesson: Scientific Exploration
Explanation: Engages children in basic scientific concepts and encourages exploring more about meteorology.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to explore scientific topics further, either through more reading or hands-on experiments.