Lightning provides: 32 books with 3 levels of differentiation per book; whole texts that provide NLS genre coverage; linked themes across fiction, non-fiction and the wider curriculum; focussed teaching support for each book including comprehension and writing activities; and a teaching and practice CD that provides opportunities for ICT.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz’s brilliantly thrilling novel of suspense. In the midst of a raging blizzard, lightning struck on the night Laura Shane was born.
When the lightning strikes, everything changes... Lightning is a gripping thriller from Dean Koontz, the master of chilling suspense, that will thrill fans of Richard Laymon and Harlan Coben. 'Lightning sizzles. Wow!
Plummer, C.W., Goedde, G.L., Pettit, E.L. Jr, Godbee, J.S., and Hennessey, M.G. 1995. Reduction in distribution transformer failure rates and nuisance outages using improved lightning protection concepts. IEEE Trans. Pow. Del.
The son of one of the first explorers of Mars, Ray Garcia-Strickland is tired of the overdevelopment and tourists there, and when Earth is struck by a mysterious object, he is forced to return to his home plant and help solve the mystery.
Aided through many crises throughout her life by the almost miraculous intervention of a stranger, Laura Shane learns the nature of her awesome destiny when, on her thirtieth birthday, the stranger finally requests her help. Reissue.
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the most trusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and the Smithsonian Institution.
This book about lightning summarizes the essence of physics and effects of lightning in a non-technical manner and provides an up-to-date description of the phenomenon of lightning in simple language.
Can lightning hit water? Readers will find the answer and learn more about lightning, including what thunder and lightning are, what lightning can hit, and how to stay safe when thunderstorms occur.
(NBL) Clifford, D. W. (1982), “Characteristics of lightning strikes to aircraft,” in Proceedings: International Aerospace Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity, Public Relations Section, Culham Laboratory, Abingdon, Oxon., UK.
Answers questions about Franklin's experiment, lightning rods, safety considerations, property damage, ball lightning, thunder, and thunderstorms