Did you know that lightning bolts can be over a mile long? Or that they may come from clouds that are ten miles high? Storms can be scary, but not if you know what causes them. Before the next thunderstorm, grab this book by veteran science team Franklyn Branley and True Kelley and learn what causes the flash, crash, rumble, and roll of thunderstorms!
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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.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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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.
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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.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
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One of our boys' top picks over years,
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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.
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Gives information on thunderstorms for beginning readers,
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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:
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Excellent,
By 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!
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- Air Is All Around You (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter
- The Big Dipper (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter
- Look Out (First Flap Books) by Stephen Cartwright in Front Matter
- Snow Is Falling (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 1) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter
- What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter
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- Theme Pockets - March by Michelle Noble Barnett on page 37, and page 56
- The Moon Seems to Change (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) by Franklyn M. Branley in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Science to Go: Fact and Fiction Learning Packs by Judy Sauerteig on page 84, and page 85
- Earth Child 2000 with Teacher's Guide: Early Science for Young Children by Kathryn Sheehan on page 197
- 25 Science Mini-Books for Emergent Readers: Build Literacy with Easy and Adorable Reproducible Mini-Books on Favorite Science Topics (Grades K-1) by Carol Pugliano-Martin in Front Matter
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