Explosive Scenes: Fireballs, Furious Storms, and More Live Special Effects

by Danielle S. Hammelef

Overview

An ultra-low reading level coupled with high-interest content and visual appeal bring physical special effects to life in a whole new way. From huge explosions to blinding blizzards, incredible physical effects are explained in a way that will keep readers hooked. Fascinating details revealed in fact boxes add to readers' understanding of this action-packed thrill ride through the world of physical effects in movies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491420034
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	Awesome Special Effects
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Lexile:	NC800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Danielle Hammelef is the author of more than 12 books for children. She has also written award-winning children’s magazine stories, nonfiction articles, poetry, and puzzles. Before becoming a freelance writer, Danielle earned a degree in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University. Danielle lives in Novi, Michigan, with her family.

Table of Contents

Let's get real! — Lights, camera - fire! — Behind the smoke — Blown to bits — Windy weather — Sprinkles and storms — From flurries to blizzards — Creeping fog — Made to break — Clay in motion — Catching the action.

Interviews

Design supports struggling readers: no reversed-out text, no sans serif fonts, no text over background images. High-interest Blazer Facts are supplemental to the text and interspersed through each book. There is little competition, particularly at this reading level. High-impact photos with a close text match.