Zap! Clap! Boom!

Written by Laura Purdie Salas · Illustrated by Elly MacKay

Witness the birth of a thunderstorm from calm skies to electrifying chaos.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Experience the transformation of a serene day into a thunderstorm's fury. As clouds rise and tension builds, the sky erupts in a spectacular display of nature's power. Follow the journey from tranquil blue to a dazzling downpour, culminating in the electrifying ZAP! CLAP! BOOM! This vivid exploration reveals the hidden forces behind storms, inviting readers to marvel at the science and beauty of weather. Next time the sky darkens, find a cozy spot and watch the drama unfold, armed with newfound knowledge of the storm's life cycle.

From the publisher

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.

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