For lovable Zeke the Weather Geek, can a disappointing birthday
surprise turn out to be just what saves the day - and prove he has what
it takes to be a Weather Warrior?
With a weather station in his yard and a weather journal in his pocket,
it's no wonder Zeke Abramovich is called Zeke the Weather Geek. It's a
nickname he's proud of. But what he really wants is to be a Weather
Warrior, which can only happen if he wins Miss Li's Winter Photo
Contest. Except none of his perfect photo ideas have panned out. And on
top of that, his birthday surprise is a pet lizard, not the Saint
Bernard puppy he's been dreaming about. Zeke's Mood Meter plummets to
negative 100 degrees. But things may be looking up. A major blizzard is
on the way! With all that snow, Zeke is sure get a prize-winning photo
and Weather Warrior status, right?
Along with a hilarious plot and an endearing cast of diverse characters,
this fun opening title of a new early chapter book by Joan
Axelrod-Contrada and Ann Malaspina, has loads of standout STEAM content
on the science of weather. Topics covered, both within the story and in
lively between-chapter information segments, include snow and how it's
formed, other types of winter precipitation, the water cycle,
meteorology, blizzards and climate change. Along with a glossary of
weather words and selected sources, the book includes instructions for
an experiment, tips on keeping a weather journal and ideas for action to
fight climate change. The high-energy, black-and-white art by Paula J.
Becker on every spread brings Zeke, and real-world science, to humorous
life.
