lightning

Explores the science of motion, forces, energy, and electricity, using a monster vehicle race as a means of calculating speed and acceleration, looking at the connection between roller coasters and physics, discussing the role of heat in modern bridge construction, and explaining the causes of lightning.

Simple text and illustrations introduce thunder and lightning, including what they are and how they form.

Nathaniel Harlow lives with his grandfather in a trailer park in Franklin County, Florida, and he has always been unlucky--but when he is struck by lightning on his eleventh birthday and survives, it seems like his luck starts to change.

"The night before their SATs, four former best friends get struck by a magical bolt of lightning that gives them special powers and sends them on an all-night adventure throughout New York City"--Provided by publisher.

In 1970's Florida, eleven-year-old Violet's world is turned upside down by the arrival of a girl from Detroit who seems bent on stealing Violet's best friends.

Nathaniel Harlow lives with his grandfather in a trailer park in Franklin County, Florida, and he has always been unlucky--but when he is struck by lightning on his eleventh birthday and survives, it seems like his luck starts to change.

What is electricity? How is it made? How does it end up in your house? This simple, colorful book teaches kids about the force that powers our world.

An introduction to lightning.

Tells how thunder and lightning occur.

"Learn about different types of lightning, what thunder and lightning are, what causes lightning, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur"--Provided by publisher.