Does It Really Rain Frogs? Questions and Answers about Planet Earth (Science FAQs) - Softcover

Canavan, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445151650 ISBN 13: 9781445151656

Publisher: Franklin Watts, 2016

Synopsis

How much of the Earth is covered by ice? When will we run out of oil? Can plants turn to stone? Find out the answers to these questions and lots of other incredible facts about planet Earth.

Bitesize chunks of information mean this book is full of stuff you've never even thought of on everything that is unique or impressive about the world we live in.

Science FAQs is a series of 6 books that answer questions on everything from black holes plant-eating insects in a fun and engaging way.

About this title

About the Author

Thomas is an experienced author of books for children.

From Booklist

If the title of this book in the Science F.A.Q. series doesn’t reel them in, who knows what will. The answer to the titular question is, surprisingly, yes, it does rain frogs, but very rarely—it only happens when a powerful storm sucks ‘em up and strong winds hold them aloft. Then they fall back down “when the winds weaken.” Each spread of this busily designed book covers a different topic related to our planet, with four corresponding questions. “A large shake, please” deals with the earth’s movement and poses the question, “Can animals predict earthquakes?” This too is true, and speaking of frogs, the species has been known to vacate ponds prior to earthquakes. Other topics covered include gravity and magnetic forces, the sun’s power, and weather patterns. With clever headings, questions kids would actually ask, and simple, easy-to-follow text, this will pull scientifically curious kids who may follow up with the concluding further reading suggestions. Hand to reluctant readers and use to foster STEM literacy. Grades 2-5. --Ann Kelley

Edition details

• Publisher: Franklin Watts
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445151650
• ISBN 13: 9781445151656
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32