Anita, Simon, and Dennis want to know why the sky isn’t always blue. They learn that there’s a lot more than air in the atmosphere, which can affect the colors we see in the sky.

This storybook is one of several Elementary GLOBE books. Elementary GLOBE is designed to introduce K-4 students to the study of Earth system science (ESS). The storybooks form an instructional unit that addresses ESS and related subjects including air quality, climate, clouds, water, seasons, and soils. The science content provided in the books serves as a springboard to GLOBE’s scientific protocols, and also provides students with a meaningful introduction to technology, a basic understanding of the methods of inquiry, and connections to mathematics and literacy skills. Each book has associated hands-on learning activities to support learning exploration.

Accompanies the Elementary GLOBE Air Quality Module