• Take a look at different climates and landscapes from around the globe. Explore climates that are wet, dry, hot and cold using simple explanations and vibrant pictures in this photographic non-fiction book by Monica Hughes.

• Red B/Band 2B books offer simple but varied text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development and a satisfying conclusion.

• A world map on pages 14–15 shows where each of the countries featured in the photographs are located to give children context and to help them recap information in the book.

• Text type: A simple information book

• Curriculum links: Geography