Lightning (Nature in Action) - Softcover

Kramer, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0876146175 ISBN 13: 9780876146170

Publisher: Carolrhoda, 1992

Synopsis

One hundred bolts of lightning strike the earth every second. Each bolt has two or more electrical flashes moving quicker than the eye can see. In Lightning, find out about the powerful forces inside a thundercloud, how lightning forms, and what happens when it strikes. You'll see amazing close-up photographs of lightning, and you'll learn some handy safety tips for the next time a storm comes up. Science writer Stephen Kramer and award-winning photographer Warren Faidley present an engaging text and dramatic photographs for a fascinating look at the natural phenomenon of lightning.

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About Lightning
One hundred bolts of lightning strike the earth every second. Each bolt has two or more electrical flashes, moving faster than the eye can see. Lightning describes the powerful electrical forces that build up in a thundercloud, how lightning forms, and what happens when it strikes. You'll see amazing close-up photographs of lightning, and you'll learn some handy safety tips for the next time a storm comes up. Remarkable facts, clear diagrams, and dramatic photographs by award-winning photographer Warren Faidley provide a fascinating look at the natural phenomenon of lightning.

Synopsis

Covers a variety of facts on lightning, including how it is formed, the different types of lightning, what thunder is and its relationship to lightning, safety measures, etc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Carolrhoda
• Publication date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876146175
• ISBN 13: 9780876146170
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48