On the Same Day in March

On the Same Day in March: A Tour of the World's Weather. ISBN: 0-06-028187-1. Marilyn Singer. Illustrated by Frane Lessac. (2000). Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Sciences; Top 10 Science Books for Children 2000. Nonfiction. Ages 4-8. Many Cultures.

This book covers the geographical effects of the seasons. It takes readers all around the world to see the different weather on the same day. In addition to the weather and geography, readers will also learn a little about the wildlife, agriculture and cultures in these different geographical areas.

Every oil painted illustration is very detailed and vibrant and tells a complete story including emotions, activities, and background scenery. The exquisite details make me feel as though I am there looking at the landscape. The children in the illustrations are doing very natural activities; easy for children to relate.

This book would be great to use in Social Studies units, geography units, and science weather units. I would use it as an introduction to a weather unit (as a way to bring multiculturalism into the science lesson).

You could also let the children choose a page to write their own story about what is happening in the picture. Give the characters names and tell about their lives and what they are experiencing.