Zap! clap! boom!: the story of a thunderstorm
(Book)
Explore the life cycle of a thunderstorm in this informative and engaging picture book.
Morning's calm. Outside is still. A blue-forever day until . . .
The real beginning of a thunderstorm happens long before the first raindrop falls.
No rain yet. It's just a threat-
a rising cloud, a towering plume, then . . .
Follow along as the weather changes, from a blue-sky day to a brewing storm, from a brewing storm to a dazzling downpour, and from a dazzling downpour to the breathtaking moment when the sky emits a-
ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!
Laura Purdie Salas's dynamic text and Elly MacKay's vibrant art offer the perfect introduction to the science of weather and the forces that work together to create a storm. The next time nature puts on a dramatic thunder and lightning show, readers will be ready to find a cozy spot near a window and watch the storm unfold.
An author's note delves deeper into the science of thunderstorms.
Notes
Salas, L. P., & MacKay, E. (2023). Zap! clap! boom!: the story of a thunderstorm. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Salas, Laura Purdie and Elly, MacKay. 2023. Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Salas, Laura Purdie and Elly, MacKay, Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Salas, Laura Purdie, and Elly MacKay. Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm. New York, Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2023.
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| Last Sierra Extract Time | May 02, 2024 11:27:29 AM |
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| Last Grouped Work Modification Time | May 02, 2024 11:27:33 AM |
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