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Scholastic (1992), 30 pages
Description
Text and illustrations describe what happens after a major snowstorm, from plowing driveways and rescuing stranded motorists to clearing train tracks, airports, and harbors.
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0902-68
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LibraryThing member t1bclasslibrary
This book describes the practical aspects of a snow day. Rather than talking about games that children play, it focuses on jobs adults have to get everything back to normal. It profiles a number of specific jobs from plowing to harbor ice breaking.
LibraryThing member jfe16
There’s no school today . . . it’s a SNOW DAY!
The storm covered the town with snowdrifts and everything stopped. Cars could not drive on roads, trains could not travel on tracks, boats could not sail in the harbor. While the children build snowmen and have snowball fights, the adults drive
This non-fiction book introduces young readers to the involved process of digging out and returning to “normal” in the aftermath of a large snowfall. Colorful and truly representative of the actual aftermath of a snowstorm, the illustrations show the various equipment and describe the process of dealing with snow after a blizzard.
The realistic portrayal of the work involved will help young readers [second and third graders] understand what a blizzard means for those who must dig the town out of the snow so that people can move and businesses can open. It’s also an eye-opening look at snow for young readers who live where snowstorms are not part of their winter experiences.
Highly recommended.
The storm covered the town with snowdrifts and everything stopped. Cars could not drive on roads, trains could not travel on tracks, boats could not sail in the harbor. While the children build snowmen and have snowball fights, the adults drive
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snowplows, blow snow off airport runways, mount plows on the front of train engines, and maneuver icebreaker ships through the water. There is much to do before people can return to work, before the stores can open again, before the children can go back to school once again.This non-fiction book introduces young readers to the involved process of digging out and returning to “normal” in the aftermath of a large snowfall. Colorful and truly representative of the actual aftermath of a snowstorm, the illustrations show the various equipment and describe the process of dealing with snow after a blizzard.
The realistic portrayal of the work involved will help young readers [second and third graders] understand what a blizzard means for those who must dig the town out of the snow so that people can move and businesses can open. It’s also an eye-opening look at snow for young readers who live where snowstorms are not part of their winter experiences.
Highly recommended.
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Awards
CCBC Choices (1989)
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
30 p.; 10 inches
ISBN
0590460838 / 9780590460835