Offers a brief description of Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment and offers a demonstration. With a video clip of lightning striking a kite.

Learn about the history of kite instruments and listen to sound samples. Choose to read this site in English or in German.

Computer program displays the motions of stunt kites. Includes a user's guide, newsletters, and a downloadable demo version of the program.

About.com supplies a brief excerpt about the role of kites in weather experiments. Includes a list of kite safety tips.