Join award-winning science writer Seymour Simon in this picture book introduction to lightning. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children. Lightning strikes the earth more than a hundred times every second. It's bright and dramatic, but it happens so fast that we rarely get a chance to see it. Now celebrated children's science writer Seymour Simon gives you an opportunity to take a closer look at lightning with clear explanations of what causes those bright flashes of light in a stormy sky. With clear, simple text and stunning full-color photographs, readers will learn all about lightning in this informative picture book. Perfect for young scientists’ school reports, this book supports the Common Core State Standards. Check out these other Seymour Simon books about weather and natural disasters: Earthquakes Global Warming Hurricanes Storms Tornadoes Weather Wildfires