Ah-ha! Tim’s got a great idea for his latest comic book creation. Come along for the ride as Rock Man and Weather Man face off in a rock-cycle battle royale! Can Rock Man withstand the heat or will he crumble under the pressure?
Rock Man vs. Weather Man
Discuss the Book
A Moment in Time
Pages 3–9
- Important Moment: Ms. Frizzle’s class is making a time capsule. They put special things inside of it, then bury it in the earth for a future class to discover!
- Ask and Share: If you discovered a time capsule from the past, can you imagine what might be inside of it? If you made a time capsule, which things would you put inside?
A Helping Hand
Pages 10–19
- Important Moment: Water Boy fills the cracks in Rock Man with water. When the water freezes and expands, Rock Man crumbles. Water Boy apologizes and tries to make things better.
- Ask and Share: What is Water Boy apologizing for? Can you think of a time you made things better with an apology or a thoughtful action? What happened?
Feeling Left Out
Pages 20–24
- Important Moment: The girls in Ms. Frizzle’s class wish they were in Tim’s comic book too!
- Ask and Share: Why are the girls feeling upset? Are there times you’ve felt left out? How did it make you feel? What are some good things to try if you’re feeling excluded? What are some good things you can try to help others feel included?
Weird Words in the Wild!
Pages 25–32
- Important Moment: Whoa! Igneous, magma, and clast?! We came across lots of science words in this story!
- Ask and Share: What are some strategies you can try if you encounter tricky or unfamiliar words when you’re reading? (Hint: Sound words out, look for clues, ask questions, check a dictionary...or a glossary like at the end of this book!)