Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll (Lets Read and Find Out) [Paperback]

Franklyn Mansfield Branley (Author), Barbara and Ed Emberley (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Lets Read and Find Out

"In this revised edition, Branley offers a clear, effective explanation of thunderstorms for younger readers. The Emberleys' bright, well-labeled pictures crystallize the explanation . . . A useful replacement suggestion, not only for its information but also for its calming influence on youngsters' fears of a storm's fury."--Booklist. Science Books and Films Best of the Season 1985.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 4This useful book, first published with humdrum illustrations by Ed Emberley (Crowell, 1964; o.p.), underwent a major metamorphosis in 1985, with a rearranged and revised text accompanied by colorful, inviting illustrations by Barbara and Ed Emberley. Now, in a general revamping of the entire series, this simple treatise on thunder and lightning has been transformed. The text contains minor revisions, and Kelleys watercolor illustrations are bright and appealing. Diagrams are clearer and labeling promotes easier interpretation. Also included, for active home investigators (or enthusiastic classroom teachers), is a page containing two simple weather experiments and a list of three Internet weather sites. Nicely done.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Library, NY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Franklyn M. Branley is the originator of the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series and the award-winning author of over 140 popular books for readers of all ages. He is Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planetarium. Dr. Branley lives in Brunswick, Maine. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; Revised edition (March 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590381687
• ISBN-13: 978-0064450126
• ASIN: 0064450120
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,352,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Franklyn Branley was Astronomer Emeritus and former Chairman of the American Museum-Hayden Planeterium. In 1960, he originated the Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science series, dedicated to explaining science to young children and encouraging them to explore their world. Dr. Branley is the author of over 150 science books for children.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of our boys' top picks over years, July 21, 2000

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Caroline Otto (Lindon, UT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll Book and Tape (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Audio Cassette)

My two boys, now aged 3 and almost 5, have asked for this constantly over a period of two years. They put it in the top five the top of their favorite books list and we have a LOT of outstanding books. My older boy has wowed several adults with his lectures on how lightening and thunder work. I highly recommend the book/cassette combination. My husband and I also enjoy listening to it after many, many hearings. It is entertaining, soothing, interesting, and educational.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gives information on thunderstorms for beginning readers, September 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) (Hardcover)

This book is designed to provide beginning readers with information about thunderstorms, and safety. It includes information on how to make a cloud, rain gauge and web sites. Very good reading for grade levels 1-3.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 6, 2005

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Michelle Jacobia "Mom of kindergartener" (Buffalo, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Flash, Crash, Rumble, and Roll (Paperback)

This book gives a great description that EVERYONE can understand about rain, thunder and lightning. We have tried in so many different ways to teach our daughter about this phenomena and when we read the book she realized that we were telling the truth!