It uses photography, interesting facts, and interactive techniques that engage the students. Every issue includes a Teacher's Guide to expand on the information. Almost every area of the United States has received snow, even Florida and Texas. That's the number 10followed by 24 zeros.
Most snowflakes are less than one-half inch across.
Under certain conditions, usually requiring near-freezing temperatures, light winds, and unstable atmospheric conditions, much larger and irregular flakes close to two inches across can form. In order for snow to form, the temperate has to be near or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Even though 32 degrees Fahrenheit is the highest temperature that snow can form in, it can form in much colder temperatures. Science Spin is published as a four-page supplement to Weekly Reader and offered 7 times throughout the school year. Every issue is accompanied by a Teacher's Guide.