Franklyn M. Branley

Read and find out about magnets in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book. Why does a magnet pick up a paper clip but not a leaf or a penny? How can the whole world be a magnet? Follow the step-by-step instructions about how to make your own magnet, and then find out for yourself what makes a magnet! This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 2 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are: hands-on and visual acclaimed and trusted great for classrooms Top 10 reasons to love LRFOs: Entertain and educate at the same time Have appealing, child-centered topics Developmentally appropriate for emerging readers Focused; answering questions instead of using survey approach Employ engaging picture book quality illustrations Use simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skills Feature hands-on activities to engage young scientists Meet national science education standards Written/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the field Over 130 titles in print, meeting a wide range of kids' scientific interests Books in this series support the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let's-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

Dark clouds are gathering, and the wind is starting to howl. Suddenly, a bright jagged line of light splits the sky, followed by a huge booming sound. Have you ever wondered what makes a thunderstorm so loud and flashy? Take a fun, safe journey into the heart of a storm to find out exactly how lightning and thunder work. You will learn why warm and cold air crash into each other to create towering thunderheads. You will also discover the fascinating science behind why you always see the bright flash of lightning before you hear the deep rumble of thunder. Packed with clear explanations and helpful safety tips, this book takes the scary mystery out of stormy weather. With bright, engaging pictures guiding the way, you will become a true weather expert the next time the sky starts to rumble and roll.