Snow Is Falling -- Franklyn M. Branley, Paperback

Read and find out about snow in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Snow is wonderful--for sledding, for skiing, and for building snowmen. But did you know that snow can actually keep things warm? Find out how snow helps plants, animals, and people to survive. But when a blizzard blows, watch out! The snow that is so useful can be dangerous too.

Franklyn M. Branley and Holly Keller team up for a fun and colorful exploration of the world of snow, including experiments and activities for cold winter days.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

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Entertain and educate at the same timeHave appealing, child-centered topicsDevelopmentally appropriate for emerging readersFocused; answering questions instead of using survey approachEmploy engaging picture book quality illustrationsUse simple charts and graphics to improve visual literacy skillsFeature hands-on activities to engage young scientistsMeet national science education standardsWritten/illustrated by award-winning authors/illustrators & vetted by an expert in the fieldOver 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.

Author: Franklyn M. Branley
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 01/05/2000
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 7.80h x 10.28w x 0.16d
ISBN: 9780064451864
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 41748 / Snow Is Falling


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 05/01/2000 pg. 160
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2000 pg. 350 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 350 - Recommended, Satisfactory