In this book, vibrant, full-color photos, diagrams, and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn how lightning forms and strikes. A picture diagram details and labels the steps, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about lightning and thunderstorms online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Why Does Lightning Strike? also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Why Does Lightning Strike? is part of Jump!'s Science Questions series.