What Is Electricity and Magnetism?: Exploring Science With Hands-On Activities (In Touch With Basic Science)

Spilsbury, Richard; Spilsbury, Louise

ISBN 10: 0766030962 ISBN 13: 9780766030961

Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc, 1732

Synopsis

An introduction to electricity and magnetism explores the concepts of static electricity, magnetic fields, electromagnetism, and motors.

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Grade 3–4—Each of these slim titles provides a simple introduction to its topic along with seven projects. In Forces, readers learn about Newton's three laws of motion and a variety of simple machines. The authors introduce children to the atoms and molecules that are the basis of all substances and the different states of matter in Solids. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, and motors and generators are some of the topics discussed in Electricity. The hands-on activities that are included in each book are meant to help readers understand the subjects being presented and generally are not intended for science fairs. They range from very simple (dissolving sugar in water of differing temperatures) to somewhat complicated (building an electromagnet). Some of the more complex projects may leave adults searching for materials, such as voltmeters, insulated wires with alligator clips, and plastic tubing. The layout is open and colorful, and explanations are simple and easy to read. Safety tips appear when appropriate, and photographs and illustrations appear on every page. "Close-Up" boxed areas focus on specific ideas, and "What Happened" boxes let students know the expected results. In addition, "Try This!" boxes offer variations on some of the projects. Words appearing in the glossary are not indicated within the text. Additional purchases for school and public libraries.—Maren Ostergard, King County Library System, Issaquah, WA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc
• Publication date: 1732
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766030962
• ISBN 13: 9780766030961
• Binding: Library Binding
• Number of pages: 32