What collects in the clouds, and how much needs to gather before it falls? How does sunshine help plants? How long would it take to get to the nearest star? Students will see colorful illustrations of patterns found in nature, such as the movement of the stars, the lunar cycle, the seasons, and animal migrations in Nature's Patterns. Some of these phenomena can be seen over the course of one day, while others take weeks, months, or even years to unfold!

With colorful two-page illustrations, World Book’s Learning Ladders series is for young learners with a primary reading level of grades K-2 looking to learn the basics about nature, science, and their communities. Each nonfiction book was created for children to learn about topics they’re most curious about. Each book in the 10-volume series features colorful illustrations, fun facts, and easy to understand sentences. Words in bold type help early readers build vocabulary skills.