About the Author
Meteorologist Amy Sweezey combined her two favorite things -- forecasting weather and educating the next generation -- to create engaging resources for young readers.
She's written two children’s books about weather -- one fiction and one nonfiction -- and developed two elementary-level weather workbooks based on Florida’s state standards for science and weather.
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Amy's Let's Talk Weather, TV Forecasting: Behind the Scenes, won both a GOLD and BRONZE MEDAL in the 2018 Florida Authors & Publishers Association President's Book Awards.
Have you ever wondered how forecasters on TV can tell what the weather will be? In Let’s Talk Weather, TV Forecasting: Behind the Scenes, you’ll find answers to these questions and more, from the science behind the weather to the tools and instruments used to measure it. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how broadcast meteorologists gather information and work to keep you safe during dangerous weather, like tornadoes and hurricanes.
It Never, Ever Snows in Florida tells the story of AJ who lives in Florida and has never seen snow. He dreams of a day when he can build a snowman, or wear warm boots in the winter like other kids. AJ soon learns he can’t say NEVER when it comes to weather. Just because he hasn’t seen any, doesn’t mean it never snows in Florida.
The Let's Talk Weather Activity Book, Grades 3-5 expands basic weather concepts using educational worksheets, coloring pages, fun games, and challenging puzzles for kids in 3rd through 5th grades. Learn how to recognize the seasons, water cycle, and moon phases; understand weather systems and patterns; create weather scenes and forecasts; and identify types of weather, along with weather terms, tools and instruments.
Designed by Amy Sweezey, author, broadcast meteorologist and former homeschool mom, this activity book teaches basic weather concepts using educational worksheets, coloring pages and fun games and puzzles for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade. Let's Talk Weather Activity Book K-2 shows kids how to recognize the seasons and water cycle, understand basic weather concepts and patterns, create weather scenes and forecasts, and identify types of weather and weather terms. It’s learning sprinkled inside the fun!