There's a Lizard in My Blizzard

Axelrod-Contrada, Joan and Malaspina, Ann

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Just the Series: Zeke the Weather Geek Vol. 1

Series and Publisher: Zeke the Weather Geek

Annotation: Introducing: Zeke the Weather Geek!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. What he really wants, though, is to be a Weather Warrior, which will only happen if he wins the Winter Photo Contest. But so far, none of his photo ideas have panned out. And to top it all off, his Saint Bernard birthday surprise is actually a lizard. Zeke's Mood Meter is at negative 100 degrees. But a blizzard is coming! Zeke's sure to get his winning photo now, right?The forecast is clear: Zeke's about to be every kid's favorite weather geek!

Genre: [Humorous fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #356312

Format: Publisher's Hardcover

Special Formats: Chapter Book

Publisher: Kids Can Press

Edition Date: 2023 Release Date: 05/02/23

Illustrator: Becker, Paula,

Pages: 167 pages

ISBN: 1-525-30443-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-525-30443-9

Dewey: Fic

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
Weather. Juvenile fiction.
Contests. Juvenile fiction.
Weather. Fiction.
Contests. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Kirkus Reviews

Meteorology and school life combine in this series starter.Fourth grader Zeke Abramovich loves all things weather (particularly snow), tracking conditions with his backyard station and noting his findings in Sky Tracker, his daily log. He's especially thrilled that his hero, TV meteorologist Freeze Jones, has predicted a major blizzard for the city of Green River. It's Zeke's ninth birthday today, and he's hoping for a Saint Bernard puppy-perfect for saving lives during blizzards. He receives a petâ¦a bearded lizard that excites his dino-loving little brother, Bub, but leaves Zeke cold. Zeke also desperately wants to win his class's Winter Photo Contest, but the competition is stiff: his best friend Kiho, a math whiz from Uganda, and, especially, his supercompetitive neighbor Luna DÃaz, cued as Latine. But could Zeke's new pet be the key to his success? Pages with information on meteorology are scattered throughout but not always well integrated. This is no Magic School Bus, where science and Ms. Frizzle's classroom aligned perfectly. Nonetheless, the grayscale digital illustrations are amusing, the science is sound, family and school episodes are realistically humorous, and kids wanting easy doses of science will be engaged. Zeke's family is depicted as light-skinned in the images; Freeze Jones is dark-skinned.A likable protagonist, a fun premise, and science galore. (glossary, selected sources) (Chapter book. 7-10)

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (page 167).

Word Count: 14,396

Reading Level: 4.0

Interest Level: 2-5

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.0 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 521424 / grade: Lower Grades

Lexile: 570L

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, its no wonder Zeke Abramovich is called Zeke the Weather Geek. Its a nickname hes proud of. But what he really wants is to be a Weather Warrior, which can only happen if he wins Miss Lis 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 hes been dreaming about. Zekes 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 its 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.

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