Galiano, Dean

An exploration of electric and magnetic phenomena that defines electricity and magnetism and discusses the connection between the two, discoveries, and practical applications.

This book introduces the discovery that electric and magnetic phenomena are a result of positive and negative charges interacting with each other; researchers were able to isolate the negatively charged electron.

Discusses the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. constitution, examining the state of the world before it was passed, how it came to be passed, and how the protection that it affords against unreasonable searches and seizures has been handled.

Explains the formation and activity of various kinds of thunderstorms as well as the electrical and physical properties of lightning. Includes a chapter on safety during storms.

Surveys cloud dynamics and formation and the process by which rain and snow develop to become precipitation.

Analyzes tornadoes, including their origins, formation, intensity, destructive capabilities, and significance as a weather phenomenon.

Examines the development, structure, destructive capabilities, and significance of hurricanes. Includes a chapter on hurricane prediction and safety.

Surveys cloud dynamics and formation and the process by which rain and snow develop to become precipitation.

Explains the formation and activity of various kinds of thunderstorms as well as the electrical and physical properties of lightning. Includes a chapter on safety during storms.