How Does a Cloud Become a Thunderstorm?

How did ancient peoples explain thunderstorms? How does the Sun send ocean water up into the clouds? How do electric charges form in a storm cloud? This series explores the causes and effects that shape our world. From the underwater volcanoes that sprout into islands, to the rushing waterfalls that spark electric currents, this series demonstrates how both natural and man-made phenomena occur.

Mike Graf has written over 60 books for children on outdoor subjects such as national parks and weather. A former TV weathercaster and elementary school teacher, Graf now teaches at Chico State University.

A Brewing Storm	p. 4
Thunderstorms in the Past	p. 6
A Moist Beginning	p. 8
A Cloud Is Born	p. 10
The Kinds of Cloud	p. 12
Clouds and Storms	p. 14
What Is a Thunderstorm?	p. 16
What Causes Lightning?	p. 18
Where Lightning Strikes	p. 20
Many Kinds of Lightning	p. 22
A Clap of Thunder	p. 24
Lightning Safety	p. 26
The Water Cycle	p. 28
Glossary	p. 30
Find Out More	p. 31
Index	p. 32
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How Does a Cloud Become a Thunderstorm?

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