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The Rain Came Down
A lively and humorous story about how one rainstorm sets off a hilarious chain reaction throughout an entire town. It’s the perfect read for exploring cause and effect while celebrating National Rain Day.
Let it pour!
๐ Quick Facts๐
July 29๐บ๐ธ Celebrated in the United States
Why We Celebrate
National Rain Day celebrates the beauty, excitement, and importance of rain. From puddle jumping to listening to raindrops on the roof, rainy days remind us that even stormy weather can spark wonderful adventures.
Did You Know?
National Rain Day began in Waynesburg, PA, a town known for receiving rain remarkably often on this day EVERY YEAR!
Adventure Highlights
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A sudden storm causes a chain reaction of surprising events. What happens next?
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Start with just one tiny event… a forgotten umbrella, a startled squirrel, a puddle splash, or a gust of wind. How does that one moment set off a series of funny, surprising, or unexpected events?
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Family Fun
Rainy Day Adventure
Dance outside during a gentle summer shower, splash in puddles, or sit on the porch together and listen to the sounds of the storm. (Be sure to save the dancing for safe weather, not thunderstorms!)
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๐ Adventure Trails
๐ Open the World Explorer Map
Every adventure has another path to follow. Choose a trail and see where your curiosity leads!
Geography Trail: The Rainiest Places
Some places receive astonishing amounts of rain. Mawsynram, ๐ฎ๐ณ India, is often cited among the wettest places on Earth, while parts of ๐บ๐ธ Hawaii are also famous for extremely high rainfall.
Wonder Challenge:
Find Mawsynram and Hawaii on a map. What features of these places might help explain why they receive so much rain?
Science Trail: How Big Is a Raindrop?
Raindrops are not really shaped like teardrops. Small drops are nearly round, while larger ones flatten underneath as they fall and may eventually break apart.
Wonder Challenge:
Look up a slow-motion image or diagram of falling raindrops. Which shape surprises you most?
Light Trail: After the Rain
A rainbow can appear when sunlight enters water droplets, bends, reflects inside, and separates into different colors. That is why rain and sunshine sometimes create such a spectacular combination.
Wonder Challenge:
The next time you see a rainbow, notice where the Sun is. Is it in front of you or behind you?
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