In this comprehensive overview of electric charges, readers learn how electricity is produced, whether it's simple static electricity, bolts of lightning, or the movement of ions. Step-by-step projects give readers the chance to see new concepts in action, and the text includes biographical information about figures who were key to strengthening our understanding of electricity. This information is also paired with a helpful timeline. As the second edition of this popular resource, the text has been updated thoroughly to include the latest developments in our understanding of this topic.