
Did you know that lightning bolts can be over a mile long? Orthat they may come from clouds that are ten miles high? Storms canbe scary, but not if you know what causes them. Before the nextthunderstorm, grab this book by veteran science team FranklynBranley and True Kelley and learn what causes the flash, crash,rumble, and roll of thunderstorms!
Kindergarten-Grade 4This useful book, first published with humdrumillustrations by Ed Emberley (Crowell, 1964; o.p.), underwent amajor metamorphosis in 1985, with a rearranged and revised textaccompanied by colorful, inviting illustrations by Barbara and EdEmberley. Now, in a general revamping of the entire series, thissimple treatise on thunder and lightning has been transformed. Thetext contains minor revisions, and Kelleys watercolor illustrationsare bright and appealing. Diagrams are clearer and labelingpromotes easier interpretation. Also included, for active homeinvestigators (or enthusiastic classroom teachers), is a pagecontaining two simple weather experiments and a list of threeInternet weather sites. Nicely done.Patricia Manning, formerly atEastchester Public Library, NY
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