{"product_id":"zap-clap-boom-the-story-of-a-thunderstorm-laura-purdie-salas-hardcover","title":"Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm -- Laura Purdie Salas, Hardcover","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Blueberry Honor Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\nA Bank Street College School of Education Best Book of the Year 2024\n\nA North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee 2026 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* \"\u003cb\u003eAn informative read-aloud choice for home or classroom.\u003c\/b\u003e\" -\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the life cycle of a thunderstorm in this informative and engaging picture book. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorning's calm. Outside is still. A blue-forever day until . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe real beginning of a thunderstorm happens long before the first raindrop falls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNo rain yet. It's just a threat-\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003ea rising cloud, a towering plume, then . . .\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow 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-\n\n\u003cb\u003e\n\n\u003ci\u003eZAP! CLAP! BOOM!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaura 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e An author's note delves deeper into the science of thunderstorms.\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laura Purdie Salas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/28\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.2\" H x 9\" L x 0.4\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781547602254\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47559989723290,"sku":"9781547602254","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3015\/4138\/files\/9781547602254_2177785e-fc03-48df-8a31-86a6e4f22472.jpg?v=1773411705","url":"https:\/\/unclejonsbookfactory.com\/products\/zap-clap-boom-the-story-of-a-thunderstorm-laura-purdie-salas-hardcover","provider":"Uncle Jon's Book Factory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}