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HarperCollins, 1992-21-10

Storms

Storms

Reading Rainbow Books

Seymour Simon, Author

Paperback

9780688117085

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In a clear, concise text and 20 spectacular full-color photos, award-winning uthor Seymour Simon examines thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, explaining how they form and why they die, as well as how to protect oneself.
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Breathtaking in scale and saturated with knowledge, this book reveals the power—and unpredictability—of storms. It respects the reader’s intelligence, pairing scientific clarity with visual drama, and invites reflection on the natural world’s force and fragility.

Keywords and Themes: Activity Books • Awe • Earth Sciences - Weather • Environmental Science & Ecosystems • General • History • History of Science • Juvenile Nonfiction • Nature • Photography • Respect • School & Education • Science & Nature • Strength • Weather

Readability • 5.3

Age Range • 6-10

Pages • 32

Subjects • Storms

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather • Juvenile Nonfiction | Photography • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Environmental Science & Ecosystems • Juvenile Nonfiction | School & Education • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | General • Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | History of Science • Juvenile Nonfiction | Activity Books | General

Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to storms! With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about the fascinating phenomenon that is a storm in this informative picture book! This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.

Sixteen million storms occur every year, all around the world. Some drop more than 125 million gallons of water in just twenty minutes. Others give off more electrical energy than a city uses in a week.

Perfect for young scientists' school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards.

"A succinct, informative essay illuminated by magnificent photographs. The stunning visual portrayal of storms, accompanied by impressive factual data and clear explanations in crisp prose, is truly compelling." --Horn Book.

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